Dignity Health

Occupational Therapist

Dignity Health • $70K — $95K *
Merced, CA 95340In-Person
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Current Occupational Therapy license with AOTA or California Board of Occupational Therapy
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate from American Heart Association
  • Valid California driver's license and proof of auto insurance
  • Clean DMV printout
  • Previous home care experience
  • Second language skills in Spanish

Responsibilities

  • Provide occupational therapy services in patients' homes per physician's orders
  • Evaluate home safety and assess the functional needs of physically disabled patients
  • Independently identify and prioritize patient needs across multiple domains
  • Identify patients needing specialized therapy services, including nursing and rehabilitation
  • Perform comprehensive assessments to ensure competent therapy care
  • Apply diagnostic tests during the assessment phase to guide therapy
  • Develop and evaluate care plans aligned with therapy standards and national regulations

Benefits

  • Access to a comprehensive healthcare network
  • Collaborative work environment with dedicated healthcare professionals
  • Opportunity to contribute to community health and wellness initiatives
  • Support for professional development and continuing education
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Job Summary and Responsibilities

Provides occupational therapy services to patients in their place of residence under physician's orders: to evaluate the home for safety, to assess the functional needs of physically disabled patients, develop treatment goals, plan and implement appropriate treatment plans utilizing a variety of occupational therapy treatment procedures.
  • Functions independently to identify, collect, and develop a data base of biophysical, environmental, self care, educational, emotional and discharge planning needs in order to establish priorities for patients in accordance with the patient's age, disorder, and ethnic background
  • Identifies patients requiring specialized therapy services, including preventative, rehabilitative, and restorative care. Those requiring nursing, speech and physical therapy services, home health aide services and medical social services
  • Performs assessment function including the patient's psychosocial, physical functional, and resource systems as required to assure competent therapy care provision.
  • Applies prognostic muscle, nerve, joint, and functional tests in the assessment phase.
  • Plans and develops care plans according to accepted national therapy practice standards and age-related issues. Evaluates progress and appropriateness that is consistent with established goals/outcomes. Demonstrates a working knowledge of Title 22, Medicare Conditions of participation, JCAHO standards, and admission/discharge criteria for home health agency services.


Job Requirements

Minimum:
  • Must possess and maintain a current Occupational Therapy license with the American Occupational Therapy Association or a California Board of Occupational Therapy license.
  • Must possess and maintain a current Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate, we accept American Heart Association
  • Must possess and maintain a valid California driver's license and proof of auto insurance.
  • Must provide a clean DMV printout.

Required:
  • Previous home care experience.
  • Second language skills in Spanish.

About Dignity Health

Dignity Health is a health care provider that operates hospitals and clinics in California, Arizona, and Nevada. The company was founded in 1986 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California. Dignity Health provides a range of services, including emergency care, cancer care, and women's health. The company has over 60,000 employees and is committed to providing high-quality, affordable health care to its patients.
Learn more about Dignity Health
Size
60,000 employees
Industry
Healthcare
Founded
1954
* Ladders Estimates

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