OccupationalHand Therapist
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Job Location:
Arroyo Grande, CA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
4 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Where Youll Work
Arroyo Grande Community Hospital located in Arroyo Grande California is rated a top Joint Replacement Center by Blue Shield and is among the Top 10% in the nation for Joint Replacement. Arroyo has achieved the prestigious designation as a Primary Stroke Center by the Joint Commission. The Emergency Department is one of the busiest in the county and nationally recognized for superior patient satisfaction. The hospital also provides the only comprehensive hospital-based Acute Rehabilitation Center on the Central Coast. Arroyo Grande Community Hospital is a part of Dignity Healths Southern California Division and is a member of CommonSpirit Health the largest not-for-profit health care system in the nation boasting an integrated network of top quality hospitals with physicians from the most prestigious medical schools and comprehensive outpatient services - all recognized for quality safety and service. Each hospital is supported by an active philanthropic Foundation to help meet the growing health care needs of our communities. Learn more here at Community. One Mission. One California
Job Summary and Responsibilities
As an Occupational Therapist you will help patients regain independence and quality of life so they can safely perform daily activities.
Every day you will assess diverse patients (orthopedic neurological sensory cancer recovery etc.) develop treatment plans and conduct evaluations/re-evaluations. You will be expected to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams document thoroughly and provide positive motivating care to a high volume of patients.
To be successful in this role you must be flexible adaptable exceptionally organized and a personable motivating team player.
- Performs thorough evaluations on patients with basic injuries illnesses and dysfunctions.
- Demonstrates critical thinking clinical reasoning and problem solving skills throughout the evaluation.
- Streamlines subjective and objective portions of evaluations appropriately according to patients diagnosis and acuity.
- Utilizes standardized and non-standardized tests current evaluation techniques and methods for all patient populations.
- Analyzes results of tests in order to determine OT diagnosis goals and establish reimbursable cost effective treatment plan.
- Determines functional prognosis and duration of treatment based on diagnoses and evaluation finding.
Job Requirements
- Occupational Therapist: CA upon hire and
- Basic Life Support - CPR upon hire (must be through the American Heart Association)
Preferred
- Acute care Rehab SNF or OP experience
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Body Mechanics
- Early Intervention
- Acute Care
- Communication skills
- HIPAA
- Autism Experience
- Computer Literacy
- Pediatrics Experience
- Home Care
- Heavy Lifting
- Patient Service Experience
- Medicare
About Company
Dignity Health provides compassionate, high-quality, affordable health care services throughout Arizona, California and Nevada. Schedule an appointment today!
