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NEOGOV · 5 months ago

Occupational Therapist/Senior Occupational Therapist

Ventura and Santa Paula, CA

Internship

Onsite

Intern, Mid, Senior Level

$80K/yr - $129K/yr

2+ years exp

NEOGOV is seeking a Senior Occupational Therapist to provide occupational therapy programs for the habilitation and rehabilitation of patients. The role involves evaluating, planning, and administering therapy services while supervising staff and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive patient care.

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Responsibilities

Provides occupational therapy services in accordance with the California Business and Professions Code, Occupational Therapy Practice Act, and consistent with the AOTA Standards of Practice for Occupational Therapy

Upon physician referral, evaluates, assesses, plans, develops and utilizes occupational therapy programs to meet the functional needs of patients

Performs tests and clinical assessments within the scope of occupational therapy

Establishes functional goals based on therapist's evaluation, appropriate precautions and in collaboration with the client, family, and physician directing care

Collaborates with a multidisciplinary team including physicians, equipment vendors, social workers, nutritionists, patients, and families to manage the rehabilitation program and specialized equipment needs of each patient

Attends staff meetings, assigned clinics, and rounds as directed

Initiates and maintains medical records of the patients rehabilitation program, status, and progress

Coordinates occupational therapy programs with patients, families, and/or caregivers and other team members/agencies involved in the care of assigned patients

Evaluates, applies, modifies and fabricates, as needed, specific static and dynamic splints and adaptive equipment to improve functional outcomes

Plans general and specific therapeutic exercises and develops customized home exercise/activity programs

Provides patient and family education to assist in the achievement of functional goals

Participates in the maintenance of equipment and recommending adaptive equipment/supplies

Clinically supervises Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants/therapy aides, students and volunteers

Assists in the educational process of students and new employees

Participates in ongoing quality improvement and organizational performance; and

Performs other related duties as required

Supervises the clinical skills of staff therapists

Supervises assistants, aides, volunteers, and clerical staff in the absence of the supervisor; may clinically supervise Occupational Therapists

Participates with in-service training

Assists in identifying and prioritizing department needs and overall planning; and

Under supervision, develops and implements department programs

Qualification

California Occupational Therapist licenseNational Board CertificationAOTA Standards of PracticeTherapy program developmentPatient assessment skillsPatient educationSupervisory skillsQuality improvement participationCollaboration with multidisciplinary teamsCommunication skills

Required

A Bachelor's degree from an accredited school of occupational therapy or proof of equivalency

Must obtain a certificate from the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy within the probationary period

Must possess a current valid California Occupational Therapist license at time of hire and maintain it as a condition of continued employment

Possession of a current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation certificate by date of hire. Once obtained, it is a condition of continued employment

Must possess the physical ability to lift and carry 50 pounds

Live Scan fingerprinting may be required for some positions

Preferred

Two (2) years of experience as an occupational therapist OR successful completion of an internship program with the hiring department or an equivalent training program and one (1) year of experience as an occupational therapist

Benefits

Educational incentive of 2.5%, 3.5%, or 5% based on completion of an Associate's, Bachelor's, or Master's degree that is not required for the classification

Bilingual incentive depending upon operational need and certification of skill

Overtime compensation