Occupational Therapist III

Position Overview :

Plans and implements specific Occupational Therapy programs for patients according to principles and practices of occupational therapy.

Serves as a resource and provides structured educational opportunities within the hospital in area(s) of specialization.

Job Description : EDUCATION

EDUCATION

Equivalent experience will be accepted in lieu of the required degree or diploma.

Bachelor's : Graduate of an accredited school of Occupational Therapy approved by the American Occupational Therapy Association with a B.

S. or B.A. degree. or equivalent education / experience

CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE

BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE AS TYPICALLY ACQUIRED IN :

Must have at least 3 years recent experience in specialty and possession of current advance specialization or certification in one or more of the following :

Hand Therapy

Physical Agent Modalities

Swallowing Assessment

Coursework and training to support provision of Lymphedema Therapy

Must have 5 years recent experience and 30 units of concentrated study in an area that directly enhances the lines of service provided by SMCSR.

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

Language skills ability to read, analyze and interpret professional journals, technical procedures and governmental regulations.

Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals.

Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, patients, customers and the general public.

Mathematical skills ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.

Ability to compute ratio and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Reasoning ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems.

Ability to deal with nonverbal symbolism (formulas, scientific equations, graphs, etc.).

Ability to deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables.

Demonstrates advanced clinical skills in specialty area.

Leadership skills / aptitude or supervisory experience.

Ability to mentor / precept new and existing staff members and / or students in gaining knowledge and skill within their specialty area.

Ability to demonstrate competence in using specialized equipment appropriate to the area of clinical practice.

Ability to develop, and / or present a patient teaching class or staff educational in-service (oral and written).

Job Shift : Days

Days

Schedule : Full Time

Full Time

Shift Hours : Days of the Week :

Days of the Week : Monday - Friday

Monday - Friday

Weekend Requirements :

Rotating Weekends

Benefits : Unions :

Unions : Position Status :

Position Status : Non-Exempt

Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours : Employee Status :

Employee Status : Regular

Regular

Number of Openings :

Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE / M / F / Disability / Veterans.

Pay Range is $52.30 to $70.26 / hour

The salary range for this role may vary above or below the posted range as determined by location. This range has not been adjusted for any specific geographic differential applicable by area where the position may be filled.

Compensation takes into account several factors including but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure and certifications, department equity, training and organizational needs.

Base pay is just one piece of the total rewards program offered by Sutter Health. Eligible roles also qualify for a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for employment. Applicants for specific positions are still required to disclose certain convictions during the application process, and those convictions may also be considered in determining eligibility for employment in accordance with applicable law.