Job Summary :
Plans and conducts segments of treatment programs designed to restore and improve physical, social and mental functions, while meeting department objectives.
Serves as co-leader in interdisciplinary approach to patient groups.
Job Requirements :
Education and Work Experience :
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent (some certifications will require Bachelor’s) : Required
- Master's Degree : Preferred
- Two years' occupational therapy experience : Preferred
Licenses / Certifications :
- Occupational Therapy licensure in state of practice : Required
- Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association certification : Required
- National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy Certification : Required
- State Occupational Therapist (OTR) : Required
Facility Specific License / Certifications :
National Occupational Therapist (NOT) : Required
Essential Functions :
- Completes evaluations to ensure quality standards and addresses assessment areas that require attention. Uses appropriate clinical techniques and tools and establishes individualized treatment plans for patients.
- Provides therapy interventions using appropriate treatment protocols and techniques. Establishes individualized care and discharge plans and ensures plans are communicated to appropriate parties.
- Completes comprehensive and accurate clinical documentation within established deadlines.
- Supervises assigned assistants.
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Organizational Requirements :
Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations, including, but not limited to, measles, mumps, flu (based on the seasonal availability of the flu vaccine typically during October-March each year), COVID-19 vaccine (required in CA, HI and OR) etc.
as a condition of employment, and annually thereafter. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.