CommonSpirit Health

Occupational Therapist

CommonSpirit Health • $80K — $95K *
Santa Cruz, CA 95060In-Person
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy program.
  • Minimum of one year of experience as an O.T.R. in physical disabilities settings.
  • Experience in acute care or rehabilitation is preferred.
  • Completion of a six to nine-month internship in a related unit.
  • California Occupational Therapist license required upon hire.
  • Basic Life Support (CPR) certification required upon hire.

Responsibilities

  • Assess diverse patient needs to promote independence and quality of life.
  • Develop tailored treatment plans based on evaluations.
  • Conduct regular evaluations and re-evaluations of patient progress.
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive care.
  • Document patient interactions and treatment outcomes thoroughly.
  • Provide supportive and motivating care to a high patient volume.
  • Promote teamwork and effective communication among staff.

Benefits

  • Flexible work environment to adapt to patient needs.
  • Opportunities for professional development and training.
  • Supportive team-oriented atmosphere.
  • Access to interdepartmental collaboration and resources.
  • Engagement in a rewarding and impactful role.
Full Job Description
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.

  • Utilizes the AIDET principle to communicate with others, with a focus on patients and their families.
  • Acknowledge Introduce Explain Duration Thank
  • Exhibits behaviors that ensure patient loyalty.Utilizes AIDET principle to communicate with others, with a focus on patients and their families. Introduces self by giving name and purpose Is polite and courteous in communications
  • Listens and responds with respect and empathy Anticipates patients and visitors needs Uses appropriate verbal/body language Ensures that patient/family has had appropriate explanation by asking if there are any other questions.
  • Always thanks the patient and family for their participation and time.
  • Actively promotes teamwork within the rehabilitation process. Facilitates effective intra- and inter -departmental relations to ensure employee engagement. Demonstrates professional relationships with all staff members. Displays warm welcome to patients, coworkers and visitors Offers assistance during down time i.e. no shows Provides an accurate and informative hand off to the next care provider Delegate within the team according to skill level and patient load. Answers call bells and other patient requests quickly & graciously Checks-in with team leader to ensure that all unit and patient needs are met.
Job Requirements

Required

  • Bachelors Other
  • Must be a graduate of an accredited school of Occupational Therapy with a minimum of B.A. or B.S. and
  • Minimum of one year of experience as an O.T.R. in physical disabilities setting, preferably in acute care or acute rehabilitation:, upon hire or
  • Completion of six to nine months internship in an acute car or acute rehab unit.
  • Occupational Therapist: CA, upon hire and
  • Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire

 

About CommonSpirit Health

CommonSpirit is a nonprofit health care center. They offer community health programs, research programs, virtual care services, and home health programs that address the root causes of poor health, such as access to care, affordable housing, neighborhoods, and a healthy environment.

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10,001 employees
Industry
Hospitals & Medical Centers
* Ladders Estimates

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