Occupational Therapist 8 HR.

Job description

Job #: 14020

Job Category: Rehabilitation Services

Job Type: Full Time

Shift Type: Variable

Facility:

Department: Occupational Therapy

Pay Range: $45.26/hr. - $62.64/hr.

Open Date:

Close Date:

Qualifications:

Graduation from a Baccalaureate Degree program in Occupational Therapy or a M.S. Certificate accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education

California Occupational Therapy License current or eligible

Current American Heart Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification

Job Details:

Start Date:

Open Until Filled.

Qualifications:

Graduation from a Baccalaureate Degree program in Occupational Therapy or a M.S. Certificate accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education

California Occupational Therapy License current or eligible

Current American Heart Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification

Duties &

Responsibilities:

Job Summary

The Staff Occupational Therapist is responsible for the evaluation, planning, directing and administering of occupational therapy modalities of treatment as prescribed by a licensed physician. The Occupational Therapist administers treatments and occupational agents as prescribed by a referring physician in an effort to restore function and prevent disability following injury, disease or physical disability, assists patients to reach their maximum performance and level of functioning, while learning to live within the limits of their capabilities.

Duties

Directs and supervises the patient-related activities performed by the Occupational Therapy Department certified staff, including Occupational Therapy Assistants, Occupational Therapy Aides, Occupational Therapy certification applicants and Occupational Therapy students as mandated by CBOT and AOTA

Observes and evaluates treatment effects. Recommends change to physician, if needed

Performs an appropriate assessment on each patient, as related to the therapy requested and provided and reassessments, per policy

Formulates a teaching plan based on identified learning needs and evaluates effectiveness of learning; family is included in teaching, as appropriate

Demonstrates knowledge and proficiency of occupational therapy modalities

Treats patients and their families with respect and dignity. Identifies and addresses psychosocial needs of patients and family

Manages and operates equipment safely and correctly. Maintains department cleanliness and safety

Interacts professionally with patient/family and involves patient/family in the formation of the plan of care

Communicates appropriately and clearly to physicians, staff and administrative team

Coordinates and directs patient care to ensure patients' needs are met and hospital policy is followed

Maintains complete and appropriate evaluation and treatment records: short and long term goals that reflect areas identified on evaluation, daily and weekly progress notes that reflect skilled O.T. treatments based on established goals

Demonstrates an ability to be flexible, organized and function under stressful situations

Maintains a good working relationship both within the department and with other departments

Consults other departments, as appropriate, to collaborate in patient care and performance improvement activities

Meets current documentation standards and policies

Participates in educational staff performance improvement in-services. Assists with orientation and in-service training for department staff members. Participates in guidance and educational programs

Contributes to evaluation of certified staff as requested by Director/Executive Director

Coordinates, delegates and supervises responsibilities assigned to supportive staff (Occupational Therapy Assists, Occupational Therapy Aides, etc.) as mandated by AOTA and CBOT

Assist in evaluating department performance versus budget controls and takes appropriate action to remain within budget guidelines

Ensures that patient charges are accurate and entered on a timely basis and enters total hours worked and units charged on daily log at the end of each day

Participates in infection control, departmental equipment training and organizational safety and fire safety programs

Performs other duties as assigned

Other Info:

Lifting Requirements

Work area is well lighted and ventilated. Contact with patients in a wide variety of circumstances. Exposed to noise, chemicals, communicable diseases, and hazardous materials. Wears personal protective equipment as required.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, use hands to handle or feel objects, or controls; each with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to walk or stand for extended periods, occasionally required to sit, balance; stoop, kneel or crouch.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds with help.

Job Posted:

09/10/2026

Worksite address

oroville, CA, 95965, US

Who can apply

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