Job Description

Primary Duties and Responsibilities
Occupational Therapy addresses the physical, cognitive, psychosocial, sensory-perceptual, and other aspects of performance in a variety of contexts and environments to support engagement in occupations that affect physical and mental health, well-being and quality of life.

The Occupational Therapist III assesses individual patients' Occupational Therapy needs, and then establishes and implements an occupation-based treatment program and goals, using the therapeutic use of everyday activities to develop, regain, or improve the skills needed for daily living in the home, community, workplace, school and other settings.

The Occupational Therapist III reviews physicians' referrals for occupational therapy services and utilizes information obtained from the patients' records relative to their medical history, administers evidence-based exams and screening tests to identify impairments, functional limitations, disabilities and level of performance. Performs evaluation procedures to determine patients' performance capacities and deficits such as functional, cognitive, visual and perceptual abilities. Analyzes evaluation test results to determine a plan of care to include appropriate interventions, goals, expected intensity, duration of therapy, and recommendations for discharge. Provides education to patient and caregiver regarding purpose of activity, use of equipment, home exercise and activity. Performs regular re-examinations, measures outcomes, and seeks feedback from patient, caregiver, and patients' interdisciplinary medical team. Develops and modifies treatment programs to meet the changing needs of the patient. Oversees the clinical work of the Occupational Therapy Assistant and Rehabilitation Aide. Manages multiple patients at the same time. Provides services and required documentation in an accurate and timely manner and in accordance with professional and regulatory standards. Participates in outside continuing education and incorporates information into practice. Performs other duties as assigned.

Additionally, the Occupational Therapist III assists with educating and orienting new staff, acts as fieldwork educator for students and interns, and participates as instructor in an established class or program. Participates in educational events within the clinic and community. Attends specific clinical education coursework which meet the guidelines of California Board of Occupational Therapy and provides in-services to staff. Performs clinical consultations with staff. Provides input on equipment and supplies. Participates in planning and executes on marketing plans. Assists with developing and implementing a program, policies and dashboard measures for Rehabilitation Services.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Three years' experience as an Occupational Therapist in an acute healthcare system environment.
• One year of experience in a defined area of specialization.
• Experience with a range of diagnoses including general medicine, orthopedics, neurology, and cardiopulmonary.
• Twelve hours annually of continuing education in the area of clinical specialization.
• Completes mandatory stroke specific education requirements for certification.

• Previous experience with Microsoft Office and healthcare database systems preferred.
• Bilingual or multilingual preferred.

Additionally, specific department qualifications are as follows:
Acute Rehabilitation Unit

• Demonstrates competency in Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility Quality Reporting Program (IRF QRP).
• May require travel to patient's home for home evaluation.

License Required
Current licensure as an Occupational Therapist in the State of California
License Preferred
N/A
Certifications Required
Current BLS Certification
Certifications Preferred
N/A