Occupational Therapist

Where You’ll Work

Dignity Health Mercy San Juan Medical Center is a 370-bed not-for-profit Level 2 Trauma Center located in Carmichael California serving the areas of north Sacramento County and south Placer County for more than 50 years. It is one of the area’s largest and most comprehensive medical centers. Dedicated to the community’s well-being our staff and volunteers provide excellence in care for our patients each year. Mercy San Juan Medical Center has received recognition for being a Comprehensive Stroke Center and Center of Excellence for Bariatric Surgery along with Certificates of Excellence in Perinatal Care Hip- and Knee- Replacement.

One Community. One Mission. One California

Job Summary and Responsibilities

$3,000 Sign-On Bonus offered for qualified new hires. Per policy, current employees are not eligible. The incumbent demonstrates competency in occupational therapy for pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients as applicable for the site/level of care of employment. the incumbent provides patient assessment, develops and implements individual patient treatment programs, provides therapeutic interventions utilizing current and effective methodologies, and maintains effective documentation. Evaluations: Are completed according to department protocol. Completed within 48 hours once evaluation has been initiated. All relevant areas are thoroughly completed. Appropriate goals are set relative to the patient's prior level of function. Treatment plan is relevant to patient's problems identified. Patient/family participates in treatment plan and insetting goals.

Job Requirements

Experience:

• Previous experience as an occupational therapist is preferred and the incumbent is required to exhibit the following knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Previous experience as an occupational therapist. (Preferred)

Education:

• This position requires graduation from an accredited school of Occupational Therapy and certification or eligibility for certification by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy, Inc. and a California License, or eligibility, to practice Occupational Therapy.

Licensure and Certifications:

• Occupational Therapist: CA (OT:CA) within 6 - months
• Basic Life Support - CPR (BLS-CPR) upon hire

Special Skills:

Knowledge of: *Current occupational therapy techniques, standards, principles, and procedures. * Human anatomy and physiology with emphasis onmusculoskeletal, circulatory, and nervous systems *Medical terminology *Proper body mechanics *Infection control procedures Ability to: *Assess patient condition based upon sound pathophysiological principles *Develop and implement appropriate patient treatment plan *Complete and maintainrecords of Occupational Therapy observations, treatments, and actions *Plan and organize work effectively and efficiently *Develop and maintain acooperative working relationship with physicians, nursing staff, and other hospital personnel *Maintain the confidentiality of medical information*Fully meet the obligations of the Mission and Philosophy of Mercy General Hospital *Flexibility to work within a changing health care environment Interact in a professional and courteous manner with all persons on the hospital campus at all times.