Occupational Therapist – Per Diem

Specific Skills

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE THE FOLLOWING

• Theory and practice of occupational therapy skills related to mental and physical illness or disability
• Therapeutic techniques, including prevocational exploration and self-care activities commonly used in occupational therapy
• The basic pathology involved in diseases and injuries resulting in physical and mental handicaps
• Child growth and development

Some knowledge of:

• Various physical disabilities, including injuries and disabilities of the hands and fingers
• Construction and use of special equipment
• Physical and psychological problems of the handicapped person
• Hospital practices and procedures including documentation, TARs, billings, authorizations for treatment and quality assurance reporting
• Age and cultural perspectives, including developmental milestones in adult life

Skill and Ability to:

• Evaluate and assess functional status of patients
• Develop effective occupational therapy treatment plans with measurable goals
• Administer occupational therapy treatment to patients in accordance with approved treatment plans
• Care for and maintain equipment and supplies
• Prepare and maintain accurate records and documentation; prepare billings and correspondence
• Follow oral and written directions
• Be flexible and competent in working with a variety of diagnoses and changes
• Work in a dynamic environment
• Communicate effectively with a variety of people in one to one and group situations
• Ability to interpret occupational therapy treatments to staff, relatives, patients and others
• Follow safety procedures and practices
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work

THE SIGNIFICANT DUTIES OF THE POSITION ARE AS FOLLOWS:

• Evaluates and assesses patients' functional status, using a variety of evaluation techniques, including observation, tests and questionnaires
• Develops an occupational therapy treatment plan and goals for patients, including frequency and duration of treatment, according to physician's guidelines
• Implements patients' approved treatment plans utilizing recognized therapeutic techniques
• Provides appropriate therapeutic activities to assist in improvement of muscular functions, daily living skills, mental rehabilitation and general physical condition; designs and constructs special equipment for individuals
• Consults with physicians, nursing staff, community agencies, psychiatrists, social workers and family members regarding a variety of issues, including patient
• Observes, assesses and reports on patients' status and progress on an ongoing basis; documents treatment and progress in charts
• Instructs patients in activities of daily living and assists with adjustment problems; consults with discharge planners to provide continuity of care
• Prepares billings, authorizations for treatment and correspondence; prepares quality assurance records; conducts in-service training; may work on program development, policies, procedures and special projects
• Maintains Department equipment and supplies; may prepare supply and equipment orders
• May direct work of field work interns, providing input for evaluation
• Attends and participates in a variety of meetings, including departmental, geriatric assessment and discharge planning; keeps abreast of current developments in the field through continuing education

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Natividad requires that all incumbents pass a pre-employment physical/medical assessment.
• Natividad will conduct a thorough background and reference check process which includes a Department of Justice fingerprint check.
• Employees who drive on County business to carry out job related duties must possess a valid CA Driver License for the class vehicle driven and clean driving record.
• Employees must have and show their original Social Security Card and a valid CA Driver License or CA State  to the first day of work.
• Incumbents may be required to work all shifts, including weekends and holidays;
• Incumbents may be required to work with potentially hazardous and infectious substances.

Full Time

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Required Licensure: Possession of a valid Occupational Therapist license issued by the State of California or the ability to obtain prior to start. (Please ensure the name on your license/certification either matches the name on your application or is indicated somewhere on your application, as all licenses/certifications will be verified via primary source.) Any combination of training, education and/or experience which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities and required conditions of employment listed above is qualifying.

An example of a way these requirements might be acquired is:

Experience: Two years of work experience as registered Occupational Therapist.

Education: Graduate of an occupational therapy curriculum accredited by the American Occupational Therapy Association, the World Federation of Occupation Therapy or another nationally recognized…