Occupational Therapist II

Position Overview:

Responsible for assessing, planning, organizing, and participating in rehabilitative programs that help build or restore vocational, homemaking, and daily living skills, as well as general independence, to persons with disabilities or developmental delays. Gains confidence and cooperation from the patient, their family/support group, and other healthcare providers through competent patient assessment, attentive monitoring and care, and effective communication. Adheres to all local/state/federal regulations, codes, policies and procedures to ensure privacy and safety while delivering optimal patient care. Provides clinical supervision of assistants and aides, and serves as clinical instructor for assigned students.

Job Description :

• Plans, organizes, and conducts occupational therapy programs to help rehabilitate those impaired because of illness, injury or psychological or developmental problems.
• Completes and documents patient evaluations and tests per established standards and regulatory requirements.
• Based on the data, identified problems, and diagnosis from the exam, develops and updates the patient’s Plan of Care (POC).
• Assesses and provides/progresses treatment for patients per plan of care per established standards.
• Completes all documentation related to charge capture per established standards.
• Coordinates patient care effectively and efficiently with other care provider and support team members.
• Compliant with other department and organization requirements and responsibilities.
• Works flexible shift assignments, e.g., days of week, hours.
• Provides clinical supervision to assistants and/or aides.
• Serves as clinical instructor for assigned students.

EDUCATION:

• Other: Graduate of accredited occupational therapy program.

CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE:

• OT-Occupational Therapist
• BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider

TYPICAL EXPERIENCE:

• 2 years of recent relevant experience.

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

• Critical thinking, complex problems solving, decisive judgement and ability to work independently.
• Knowledge and application of professional practice and regulatory requirements.
• Must be able to work in demanding work environment, organize multiple priorities completing work duties within expected timelines and requirements.
• Computer and required technology proficiency/competencies.
• Demonstrates effective and efficient professional communication (verbal & written) skills as well as interpersonal skills, conflict resolution, teamwork/collaboration, customer service and community relations abilities.
• Able to retain and apply new knowledge & skills.
• Keeps abreast of professional practice development and advancement.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES AND REQUIREMENTS:

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Job Shift:

Days

Schedule:

Full Time

Shift Hours:

8

Days of the Week:

Monday - Friday

Weekend Requirements:

One Weekend Shift a month

Benefits:

Yes

Unions:

No

Position Status:

Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours:

40

Employee Status:

Regular

Number of Openings:

1

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

Pay Range is $58.35 to $72.94 / 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.