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Occupational Therapist - Physical Therapy, Specialty Bakersfield, Per-Diem, Day Shift

Adventist Health

#BLS #CPR #Day Shift #E-Verify #Physical Therapy #Interdisciplinary Approach #Clinical Documentation #Occupational Therapist

Quick overview

The role involves planning and conducting segments of treatment programs aimed at restoring and improving patients' physical, social, and mental functions while meeting departmental objectives. This includes completing evaluations, providing therapy interventions, establishing individualized care and discharge plans, and completing accurate clinical documentation.

Requirements summary

Candidates must possess a Master's degree or Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) if licensed after January 2007, and must hold current Occupational Therapy licensure in the state of practice along with CPR or BLS certification. Two years of occupational therapy experience is preferred.

postgraduate degreeCPRSupervisionTreatment PlanningClinical DocumentationDischarge PlanningBLSPhysical TherapyOccupational TherapyPatient EvaluationTherapy InterventionsClinical Techniques

Job description

Formerly known as Bakersfield Heart Hospital since 1999, Adventist Health Specialty Bakersfield is building upon a legacy of exceptional heart care and expanding our ability to better serve Kern County for decades to come.
We are comprised of a 47-bed hospital with three operating rooms, four cardiac catheterization labs and offer a range of specialty services to the community.
As one of America's fastest growing cities, Bakersfield offers affordable housing on the West Coast, beautiful weather, high-quality education and it is just a few hours away from Yosemite and Sequoia National Parks, the Central California Coast and Southern California's great sports, theaters, concerts and amusement parks.
Job Summary: Plans and conducts segments of treatment programs designed to restore and improve physical, social and mental functions, while meeting department objectives.
Serves as co-leader in interdisciplinary approach to patient groups.
Job Requirements: Education and Work Experience: Master's degree in Occupational Therapy or Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD): Required; only if obtained license on or after January 2007; or foreign equivalent.
Two years' occupational therapy experience: Preferred Licenses/Certifications: Occupational Therapy licensure in state of practice: Required Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required Facility Specific License/Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required Essential Functions: Completes evaluations to ensure quality standards and addresses assessment areas that require attention.
Uses appropriate clinical techniques and tools and establishes individualized treatment plans for patients.
Provides therapy interventions using appropriate treatment protocols and techniques.
Establishes individualized care and discharge plans and ensures plans are communicated to appropriate parties.
Completes comprehensive and accurate clinical documentation within established deadlines.
Supervises assigned assistants.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Organizational Requirements: Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients.
Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable.
Medical and religious exemptions may apply.

Occupational Therapist - Physical Therapy, Specialty Bakersfield, Per-Diem, Day Shift

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