Occupational Therapist. Inpatient Acute Rehabilitation

Occupational Therapist

Join our dynamic, growing, acute rehabilitation team! Our 58-bed program is CARF-accredited for stroke, brain injury, spinal cord injury, and cancer rehabilitation. We provide individualized, high quality, patient-centered rehab care working with a multidisciplinary team that includes rehab physicians, PT/OT/ST, Recreation Therapy, Neuropsychology, Rehab Nursing, Social Workers, and RN Case Managers. We are looking for an experienced Occupational Therapist who is passionate about providing outstanding patient care and achieving positive outcomes for returning patients home. Our team environment supports professional growth and clinical collaboration. Join us!

Summary: Responsible for assessing, planning, organizing, and participating in rehabilitative programs that help build or restore vocational, homemaking, and daily living skills, as well as general independence, to persons with disabilities or developmental delays. Gains confidence and cooperation from the patient, their family/support group, and other healthcare providers through competent patient assessment, attentive monitoring and care, and effective communication. Adheres to all local/state/federal regulations, codes, policies and procedures to ensure privacy and safety while delivering optimal patient care. Provides clinical supervision of assistants and aides, and serves as clinical instructor for assigned students.

Job Description:

EDUCATION: Other: Graduate of accredited occupational therapy program.

CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE: OT-Occupational Therapist OR OLP-Occupational Limited Permit BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC LICENSURES & CERTIFICATIONS: Department: Home Health - DL-Valid Drivers License Department: Home Health - INS-Auto Insurance

TYPICAL EXPERIENCE: 2 years of recent relevant experience.

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE: Critical thinking, complex problems solving, decisive judgement and ability to work independently. Knowledge and application of professional practice and regulatory requirements. Must be able to work in demanding work environment, organize multiple priorities completing work duties within expected timelines and requirements. Computer and required technology proficiency/competencies. Demonstrates effective and efficient professional communication (verbal & written) skills as well as interpersonal skills, conflict resolution, teamwork/collaboration, customer service and community relations abilities. Able to retain and apply new knowledge & skills. Keeps abreast of professional practice development and advancement.

Job Shift: Days

Schedule: Full Time

Shift Hours: 8

Days of the Week: Variable

Weekend Requirements: Rotating Weekends

Benefits: Yes

Unions: No

Position Status: Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours: 40

Employee Status: Regular

Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans. Pay Range is $61.92 to $77.39 / hour. The compensation range may vary based on the geographic location where the position is filled. Total compensation considers multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate's experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs.