Occupational Therapist III Acute

Occupational Therapist

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. Demonstrates advanced knowledge and practice level competencies and is a recognized clinical or workflow subject matter expert. Responsible for developing key workflows and clinical protocols or guidelines for department. Serves as a resource in the education, training and mentoring of other staff and as a clinical instructor for assigned students. May coordinate staff education and student programs. Adheres to all local/state/federal regulations, codes, policies and procedures to ensure privacy and safety while delivering optimal patient care.

EDUCATION: Other: Graduate of an accredited occupational therapy program.

CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE: OT-Occupational TherapistBLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider TYPICAL EXPERIENCE: 5 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. Ability to teach/educate others, public speaking. Ability to assess competencies. Ability to develop training materials and competency assessments. Ability to extract evidence based practice information and apply to clinical practice and training materials. Ability to analyze and identify clinical practice and workflow best practices. Complex problem solver within and outside of department. Analyzes data/information from multiple sources. Collaborates with key stakeholders in developing solutions.

Job Shift: Days

Schedule: Full Time

Shift Hours: 8

Days of the Week: Friday, Thursday, Wednesday

Weekend Requirements: Saturday

Benefits: Yes

Unions: No

Position Status: Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours: 32

Employee Status: Regular

Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.

Pay Range is $65.01 to $91.01 / 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.