Occupational Therapist
San Luis Obispo, CAJob$63.07–74.97/hrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today
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The Occupational Therapist helps patients regain independence and safely perform daily activities. The role assesses patients across varied conditions, develops treatment plans, conducts evaluations and re-evaluations, and provides motivating care. The therapist collaborates with interdisciplinary teams, documents patient progress and charges, and participates in department and team training. The position requires a California OT license, AHA BLS-CPR, and graduation from an accredited occupational therapy school.
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Job Summary and Responsibilities
As an Occupational Therapist, you will help patients regain independence and quality of life so they can safely perform daily activities.
Every day you will assess diverse patients (orthopedic, neurological, sensory, cancer recovery, etc.), develop treatment plans, and conduct evaluations/re-evaluations. You will be expected to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, document thoroughly, and provide positive, motivating care to a high volume of patients.
To be successful in this role, you must be flexible, adaptable, exceptionally organized, and a personable, motivating team player.
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Evaluates inpatients within 24 hours of physician referral, observing departmental hours of operation. Outpatient evaluation must be within 30 days from date of physician referral.
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Develops effective treatment plans & obtains necessary approval for services from referring physician.
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Explains treatment objectives and methods to patients & as appropriate, their families.
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Communicates with department manager & other health team members as appropriate regarding patient progress, problems, status & plans.
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Involved in in-service training for department & other health team members.
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Records evaluations, daily treatment notes, weekly progress notes & discharge summaries per policy & procedure. Also records treatment charges accurately per policy & procedure.
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Actively participates with case manager to secure necessary durable equipment for patients to facilitate their functional recovery.
Job Requirements
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California OT License
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AHA (BLS-CPR)
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Graduation from an accredited school of Occupational Therapy
Where You'll Work
Founded in 1946, Dignity Health - French Hospital Medical Center is a 112-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in San Luis Obispo, California. Serving over 150,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including heart care, orthopedics, and a family birthing center. Additionally, French Hospital Medical Center has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. It is a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center, and has achieved an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group for every reporting period since 2012.
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Pay Range
$63.07 - $74.97 /hour
We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
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