OTR | Occupational Therapist - Advanced Practice

OTR | Occupational Therapist - Advanced Practice

Encinitas, CA $135,999 - $141,999 a year

Full Time

Position Overview

This role offers personalized and high-quality evaluations, assessments, prognoses, treatments, and education tailored to each patient's needs, following medical necessity and clinical guidelines. Services are delivered across a broad continuum of care, including inpatient acute care, inpatient rehabilitation, and outpatient settings. The position requires adherence to professional ethics and departmental standards, maintaining productivity, and fulfilling weekend and holiday duties as needed. Continuous professional development and evidence-based practice are encouraged to ensure clinical excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe and clean work environment, including compliance with safety and infection control protocols.
• Conduct thorough and individualized patient evaluations, assessments, and treatment plans.
• Provide care in various settings such as inpatient acute care, rehabilitation, and outpatient services based on patient and organizational needs.
• Fulfill weekend and holiday work requirements according to employment status.
• Utilize sound clinical judgment to assess all relevant patient functions and develop comprehensive treatment plans with timely documentation.
• Participate actively as a member of the interdisciplinary healthcare team.
• Offer mentorship opportunities when requested.
• Comply with organizational policies, procedures, laws, and standards while supporting the mission and values of the healthcare organization.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by supervisors or managers.

Qualifications

• 1 to 3 years of experience as an Occupational Therapist is preferred.
• Proficiency in occupational therapy modalities, interventions, and procedures is required.
• Advanced Practice Certification is preferred.
• Competent with standard office equipment and computer software including MS Windows, Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and internet applications.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, interpersonal, organizational, and customer service skills are essential.

Education

• Graduation from an accredited professional school or college with a degree in Occupational Therapy is required.

Licenses and Certifications

• Licensed or eligible for licensure by the Occupational Therapy Board of California is required.
• Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association Healthcare Provider is required upon hire.
• Advanced Practice Certification in Swallowing Assessment, Evaluation, or Intervention and CNT or CNT eligibility is preferred for NICU roles.
• Advanced Practice Certification is preferred for other areas.
• OTR certification is required.
• NBCOT certification is preferred.

Successful candidates must pass a physical evaluation, drug screening, and background checks prior to employment. This position is located in a regional healthcare setting within the Pacific Northwest region of the United States.