OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST III Rehab Services—Inpatient Acute Care

For questions regarding this position please contact the Recruiter listed in the Supplemental Information section.

ABOUT THE POSITION

The Riverside University Health System (RUHS) has a full-time opening for an Occupational Therapist at our Medical Center in Moreno Valley. Rehab Services provides comprehensive patient-centered rehabilitation services focused on maximizing functional independence promoting safety and facilitating safe discharge planning. Our interdisciplinary team collaborates to deliver evidence-based care optimize patient outcomes and support recovery across a diverse range of medical conditions. This position will p rimarilybe working with the adult population with a wide range of medical surgical neurological orthopedic and traumatic conditions. Opportunities for pediatric and neonatal experience may be available based on departmental needs training and competency. This position offers the opportunity to practice in a dynamic acute care hospital environment with exposure to medically complex patient populations. We are seeking a motivated adaptable and collaborative therapist with a commitment to high quality patient care. New graduates and experienced occupational therapists are encouraged to apply.

Occupatitional Therapist I

Under supervision and according to prescription to participate in planning and administering occupational therapy treatments using graded therapeutic activities for the purpose of aiding the patients physical mental and emotional rehabilitation; to test and evaluate patients abilities to function outside the treatment setting; and to do other work as required.

This is the first working level in the Occupational Therapist series. Incumbents perform the routine occupational therapy treatments as they refine their mastery of the discipline. With satisfactory completion of one year of experience and by satisfactory job performance incumbents of this class are expected to promote to Occupational Therapist II or to Occupational Therapist for Physically Handicapped Children depending on work location.

Occupatitional Therapist II
Under general supervision and according to physician referral plan and administer occupational therapy treatments adaptation of environments using graded tasks and activities for the purpose of aiding the patients physical mental developmental cognitive and emotional rehabilitation; to test and evaluate the patients ability to do the daily activities and other work that is important to them.

This is the fully qualified working level class of the Occupational Therapist series. It involves assignments requiring greater understanding of departmental policies and more extensive technical knowledge that those normally given an Occupational Therapist I. Incumbents are expected to work independently and to administer varied occupational therapy treatments and evaluations to physically ill and/or psychiatrically ill patients with a minimum of supervision.

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EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Occupational Therapist I

Plans and administers therapy treatments directed toward increasing the range of joint motions increasing muscle strength and assisting coordination of movements.

Aids in diagnosis and personality evaluation of mentally and physically handicapped patients by providing attending physician with initial evaluations specialized test results and periodic progress notes and discharge notes as well as verbal reports in specialized conferences and clinics.

Reviews patients history and interviews patient to determine mental and physical capacity.

Administers performance tests to determine patients ability to function outside of the treatment environment; administers occupational therapy treatments in accordance with general instructions from the physician in charge of each case.

In coordination with the work of physical therapists teaches self-care and daily living activities with particular emphasis on muscle reeducation involving reach grasp release opposition coordination relaxation and balance.

Adapts games arts and crafts housekeeping tasks and other activities as therapeutic exercises; cooperates with physical therapists in securing carry-over in the treatment and training of mentally and physically handicapped patients.

Plans and supervises group activities; gives instructions to patients and relatives on suitable activities for the continuation of treatments at home; evaluates effectiveness of treatment; schedules patient treatments.

Attends meetings and conferences with nursing and medical staff; prepares reports and maintains records.

Occupational Therapist II
Plans and administers therapy treatments directed toward increasing the range of motion muscle strength and assisting coordination of movements.

Assesses mentally and physically impaired patients and provides physician with initial functional assessments specialized test results and daily progress notes and discharge notes as well as verbal reports through interdisciplinary conferences; functional assessments to determine patients functional independence.

Works as a member of the interdisciplinary rehab team; medical record review to provide comprehensive assessment.

Educates patient and family to home exercises self care and daily living activities design fabrication and application of splints and orthotic devices emphasize muscle reeducation involving reach grasp release opposition coordination relaxation and balance; adapts games arts and crafts housekeeping tasks and other activities as therapeutic exercise; plans and supervises group activities.

Sets long and short term goals for treatment in conjunction with physician and patient attends interdisciplinary treatment planning meetings maintains age specific competency recommends and dispenses adaptive equipment completes Medicare and Medi-Cal documentation.

Provides clinical instruction to occupational therapy students; trains aides and volunteers to assist with department routine orders supplies other duties as assigned.

Rehab ServicesInpatient Acute Care

• Perform occupational therapy evaluations and develop individualized treatment plans
• Provide skilled interventions to improve activities of daily living functional mobility and overall functional independence.
• Assess patient safety recommend adaptive equipment and DME and provide patient/caregiver education.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to facilitate safe appropriate discharge planning.
• Complete timely clinical documentation in the electronic medical record.
• Provide care across assigned inpatient units based on patient needs and departmental priorities.

Job Competencies
Work Performance Measures

The occupational therapist must maintain age specific/diagnosis related competencies technical skills competencies.

Works independently and seeks out additional responsibilities beyond the normal scope of the job.

Works to improve customer service.

Maintains flexibility in coping with a high volume of patients.

Maintain competency as a clinical instructor.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

License: Licensed as an Occupational Therapist through the Board of Occupational Therapy with the state of California.

Knowledge of: Therapeutic techniques activities and equipment used in occupational therapy work; the theory of mental and physical rehabilitation underlying the practices of occupational therapy; the skeletal anatomy kinesiology neurology and the objectives of occupational therapy assessment and treatment; human development current treatment protocols for common diagnoses.

Ability to: Plan organize and conduct an occupational therapy treatment program; apply occupational therapy techniques in observing testing and evaluating patients; deal effectively with patients and their families with diseases disorders physical and mental impairments activity limitations participation restrictions maintain required documentation in the medical record and complete appropriate Medicare and Medi-Cal authorizations.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

For questions regarding this recruitment
Please contact Jeremy Holforty at or . Please allow 1-2 business days for a response to general inquiries.

APPLICATION INFORMATION

Veterans Preference
The County has a Veterans Preference Policy applicable to new hires. To qualify attach the required documents to your job application. Documents include a copy of your (or your spouses) Member-4 Form DD-214 indicating dates of service. For spousal preference and as applicable the following documents: a copy of your marriage certificate spouses death certificate a letter of spouses disability and/or letter of service-related death (if available) from the U.S. Veterans Administration. For privacy reasons it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans preference. For complete details and documentation requirements please review the Veterans Preference Policy C-3 here: Accommodations
The County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter for the position noted above. For additional information and/or to obtain the appropriate form for requesting a reasonable accommodation please visit the Disability Access Office web page located at: Overtime Standby/On-Call and Travel Obligations
The County of Riverside offers a variety of alternative work schedules dependent upon department operations and needs. Certain assignments may involve overtime standby/on-call shifts and/or travel; however scheduling shift assignments overtime work standby/on-call duty and travel obligations are subject to management approval operational needs and/or may be modified or discontinued at any time. Applicants should contact the assigned recruiter for additional information regarding the schedule overtime and standby/on-call expectations and travel obligations.

Proof of Education
If using education to qualify or when requested by the recruiter upload a copy of any license(s) official/unofficial transcript(s) degrees and/or related employment documents to your NeoGov account at the time of application and before the closing date. Official or unofficial transcripts will be accepted.

If your education was completed outside of the United States you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services ( NACES) or Association of International Credential Evaluators Inc. ( AICE).

Work Authorization Requirement
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application. The County of Riverside does not participate in visa sponsorship programs including H1-B visas and will not provide sponsorship for any employment-based visas.

Equal Opportunity Employer
The County of Riverside is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the County of Riverside to provide equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race color religion sex national origin age disability sexual orientation gender gender identity gender expression marital status ancestry medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics) genetic information or denial of medical and family care leave or any other non-job-related factors.

Pre-Employment
All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements including a criminal background investigation which involves fingerprinting. (A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from County employment). A pre-employment physical examination and background check may be required.

Probationary Period
As an Approved Local Merit System all County of Riverside employees except those serving At Will are subject to the probationary period provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding County Resolution or Salary Ordinance. Temporary and Per Diem employees serve at the pleasure of the agency/department head.

General Information
Current County of Riverside and/or current employees of the hiring department may receive priority consideration. Qualified candidates may be considered for future County vacancies.

Job postings may close without notice based on application volume. Submit your complete application by the recruitment close date; no late applications are accepted. Ensure all relevant experience/education is reflected on your application/resume as a failure to demonstrate position requirements may disqualify applicants. A description of job duties directly copied from the job classification or job posting will not be considered.

Please read and follow any special application instructions on this posting. Click the Apply link located on this page to submit your application. For additional instructions on the application process examinations Veterans preference pre-employment accommodation or other employment questions please refer to our web site .

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