Occupational Therapist

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

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.

We offer the following benefits to support you and your family:

• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance

• Flexible spending accounts

• Voluntary Protection: Group Accident Critical Illness and Identity Theft

• Adoption Assistance

• Free Premium Membership to Care.com with preloaded credits for children and/or dependent adults

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Tuition Assistance for career growth and development

• Retirement Programs

• Wellness Programs

Qualifications

Minimum Requirement:

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

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.

Licensed by the California Board of Occupational Therapy.

Current BLS

Preferred:

Previous experience as an occupational therapist.

Special Skills:

Knowledge of:

• Current occupational therapy techniques, standards, principles, and procedures.

• Human anatomy and physiology with emphasis on musculoskeletal, 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 maintain records of Occupational Therapy observations, treatments, and actions

• Plan and organize work effectively and efficiently

• Develop and maintain a cooperative 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