Occupational Therapist

Where You'll Work Founded in 1941, Dignity Health - Dominican Hospital is a 188-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Santa Cruz, California. Serving over 80,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including heart care, orthopedics, and a Family Birthing Center. Additionally, Dominican Hospital has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performer by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. It is a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center, and has been awarded the AMA/ASA's Get the Guidelines - Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement, recognizing the hospital's commitment to providing the best stroke care. One Community. One Mission.

One California Job Summary and Responsibilities Position Summary:

Provides assessment and therapy to individuals in the area of functional activities related to activities of daily living and upper body strength and mobility for an adolescent, adult and geriatric patient population. Also provides education to patients, appropriate family members and friends in order to restore patients' functional independence and reduce or prevent long term disability. Assists the patients to reach their maximum potential and return to their family and community. Coordinates with other disciplines and implements the programs of the Occupational Therapy Department under the general direction of the Rehabilitation Directors. Job Requirements Required Bachelors Of Arts Occupational Therapy, upon hire or Bachelors Of Science Occupational Therapy, upon hire and

Occupational Therapist:

CA, upon hire and Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire Preferred one year of experience as an O.T.R. in physical disabilities setting, preferably in acute care or acute rehabilitation. and Experience in physical disabilities setting, preferably in acute care or acute rehabilitation.