Occupational Therapist
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Mercy San Juan Medical Center
Carmichael, CA, US
Summary
The Occupational Therapist is responsible for assessing pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients to develop and implement individualized treatment programs. They must provide therapeutic interventions, maintain detailed clinical documentation, and collaborate with the medical team to ensure patient progress.
Job Description
Where You’ll Work
Founded in 1967, Dignity Health - Mercy San Juan Medical Center is a 377-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Carmichael, California. Serving over 100,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including a Level II Trauma Center, Level III NICU, heart care, cancer care, women’s health, and neurology. Additionally, Mercy San Juan Medical Center has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. It is a Comprehensive Stroke Center, the highest level of stroke care certification awarded by The Joint Commission.
One Community. One Mission. One California
Job Summary and Responsibilities
As our Occupational Therapist, you will provide essential in-home occupational therapy services under physician's orders. Your role involves evaluating home safety, assessing functional needs, and implementing tailored treatment to promote independence.
Every day you will evaluate home safety, assess functional needs of physically disabled patients, then develop, plan, and implement individualized occupational therapy treatment procedures.
To be successful, you will demonstrate strong assessment, treatment planning, and implementation skills for in-home care. Excellent communication for patient education and a commitment to promoting independence and safety are essential.
Job Requirements
Required
- Completed an accredited school of Occupational Therapy and Previous experience as a OccupationalTherapist or Occupational Therapist student/ intern.
- Occupational Therapist: CA, within 6 - months
- Basic Life Support - CPR
