Occupational Therapist

The OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST is an integral member of the patient care team providing quality patient care through evaluation, treatment planning, and the application and assignment of occupational therapy modalities and procedures in accordance with the regulations governing the practice of occupational therapy and in accordance with the mission and vision of Pacifica Hospital of the Valley. The OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST will evaluate patients of varying diagnosis and disorders requiring occupational therapy.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Examines, evaluates, plans and provides quality therapy treatments as prescribed that meet patient individual needs using recognized standards of professional practices
• Collaborates with the healthcare team and involves patient and/or family in the development and implementation of individualized therapy programs designed to restore, reinforce and enhance performance
• Identifies patient's specific needs, making referrals to other disciplines to address the comprehensive needs of the patient
• Instructs, educations and trains patients and caregivers in the skills and functions necessary for promoting patient independence and productivity
• Contributes to the monitoring of the quality and appropriateness of patient care delivered
• Supervises Occupational Therapy Assistants and other support personnel in accordance with state licensure requirements and professional standards
• Exercises independent judgement for clinical decision-making
• Completes necessary documentation and maintain clinical record for each client during the patient's length of stay

EDUCATION/TRAINING/EXPERIENCE:

• Master's Degree or equivalent in Occupational Therapy
• Current CA Occupational Therapist License
• One (1) year experience preferred, NEW GRADUATES ENCOURAGED TO APPLY (prefer acute care internship experience)
• Working knowledge of standard occupational therapy practices, procedures and equipment
• Current AHA BLS certification
• Excellent listening and interpersonal skills
• Above average verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interface with all members of the patient care team, including physicians
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Ability to exercise professional judgement in performing day-to-day activities, ensuring adherence to hospital policies and procedures