Position Overview

This role offers personalized and high-quality evaluations, assessments, prognoses, treatments, and education tailored to each patient's unique needs, following medical necessity and clinical guidelines. Services are delivered across a broad continuum of care, including inpatient acute care, inpatient rehabilitation, and outpatient settings. The position requires adherence to professional ethics and standards, maintaining productivity, and fulfilling weekend and holiday duties as needed. Continuous professional development and evidence-based practice are encouraged to ensure clinical excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe and clean work environment, including compliance with safety and infection control protocols.
• Conduct thorough and individualized patient evaluations, assessments, and treatment plans.
• Provide occupational therapy services in various care settings based on patient and organizational needs.
• Fulfill weekend and holiday work requirements according to employment status.
• Utilize sound clinical judgment to assess patient function comprehensively and document all care accurately and promptly.
• Participate actively as a member of the interdisciplinary healthcare team.
• Offer mentorship opportunities when requested.
• Comply with all applicable laws, policies, and organizational standards.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by supervisors or managers.

Qualifications

• 1 to 3 years of experience as an Occupational Therapist is preferred.
• Proficiency in occupational therapy modalities, interventions, and procedures is required.
• Advanced Practice Certification is preferred.
• Strong computer skills, including familiarity with standard office equipment and software such as MS Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Strong customer service orientation.

Education

• Graduation from an accredited occupational therapy program or an approved professional school is required.

Licenses and Certifications

• Must be licensed or eligible for licensure by the Occupational Therapy Board of California.
• Current BLS certification (American Heart Association Healthcare Provider) required upon hire.
• Advanced Practice Certification in Swallowing Assessment, Evaluation, or Intervention and CNT or CNT eligibility preferred for NICU roles.
• OTR certification required; NBCOT certification preferred.

All candidates must successfully complete a physical evaluation, drug screening, and background checks prior to employment. Compliance with COVID-19 vaccination requirements or approved exceptions is mandatory to ensure the safety of patients and staff.

This opportunity is located in a vibrant regional area of the United States, offering a supportive environment for professional growth and community impact.