An Occupational Therapist helps patients with injuries, illnesses, and disabilities recover, improve, or develop skills needed for everyday activities. Assists people with mobility impairments to move easily around their homes; develops school and workplace settings that are accessible for individuals with physical or mental disabilities. May specialize in certain types of impairments or certain categories of patients.
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Organization:
SAFH-Sutter Auburn Faith Hospital 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 :
EDUCATION
Graduate of accredited occupational therapy program.
CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE
OT-Occupational Therapist OR OLP-Occupational Limited Permit BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider
DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC LICENSURES & CERTIFICATIONS
Department:
Home Health -
DL-Valid Drivers License Department:
Home Health - INS-Auto Insurance
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.
Job Shift:
Days Schedule:
Per Diem/Casual Shift Hours:
8 Days of the
Week:
Variable Weekend Requirements:
As Needed Benefits:
No Unions:
Yes Position Status:
Non-Exempt Weekly Hours:
0
Employee Status:
Per Diem/Casual Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans. Pay Range is $62.37 to $77.17 / hour The compensation range may vary based on the geographic location where the position is filled. Total compensation considers multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate's experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health's comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.
