Occupational Therapist-Full Time Days-Temecula Valley Hospital

Occupational Therapist

Responsibilities About Temecula Valley Hospital Temecula Valley Hospital (TVH), part of Southwest Healthcare, brings advanced technology, innovative programs, patient-centered and family sensitive care to area residents. The hospital features 140 private patient rooms; emergency care; advanced cardiac and stroke care; orthopedics; general and surgical specialties. TVH is nationally recognized for Patient Safety designated by The Leapfrog Group as a Top Hospital in both 2017 and 2020 and has received 10 "A" Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grades, most recently in Spring 2023. The hospital was recently recognized by U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals 2023-2024 for Heart Attack, Heart Failure and Stroke, Pneumonia and COPD, as well as the Healthgrades 2022 Cardiac Surgery Excellence Award. TVH is a DNV Certified Comprehensive Stroke Center and has received eight Women's Choice Award Achievements as One of America's Best Hospitals for Stroke Care and One of America's Best Hospitals for Patient Safety. Other accolades include: the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association's Get With The Guidelines - Stroke GOLD PLUS with Target: Stroke Honor Roll Elite and Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll, Mission Lifeline - STEMI Receiving Center GOLD PLUS, Mission Lifeline - NSTEMI GOLD, Blue Distinction Center Designation for Quality in Knee and Hip Replacement Surgeries, The Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval for Certification for Hip and Knee Replacement, first hospital in the state of California to achieve certification as a Gluten-Free Food Service facility, 3 Star Medicare Hospital Compare Rating, the American College of Cardiology Chest Pain Center with Primary PCI and Resuscitation Accreditation, the honor of the Inland Empire's Top Workplaces 2017 and 2018, has been designated an Aetna Institute of Quality Cardiac Care Facility for comprehensive heart and vascular treatment-including Cardiac Medical Intervention, Cardiac Rhythm Programs and Cardiac Surgery.

Occupational Therapist Reporting to the Manager of Rehabilitation the Occupational Therapist is responsible for the evaluation, planning, directing and administering of occupational therapy modalities prescribed by a licensed physician. Essential Job Duties The Occupational Therapist is responsible for developing and implementing patient treatment programs. Exhibits ability to design treatment programs for patients with varying degrees/types of disabilities and multiple medical problems. Develops innovative home programs individualized to meet the needs of the patient/family and instructs the patient and family in these programs.

Qualifications Education/Training/Experience: One (1) year experience as an occupational therapist in acute care facility preferred Completion of degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited college or university Licensed by the California Board of Occupational Therapy required BLS (AHA) current certification required This opportunity offers the following: Challenging and rewarding work environment Growth and development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries Competitive compensation Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan 401k plan with company match