Adventist Health is seeking a Occupational Therapist for a job in Atascadero, California.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Occupational Therapist
- Discipline: Therapy
- Duration: Ongoing
- 24 hours per week
- Shift: 8 hours, days
- Employment Type: Staff
New Graduates welcome to apply! LOCATION SUMMARY:
Located in Templeton amongst the oak trees, Adventist Health Twin Cities has been serving northern San Luis Obispo County since 1977. Comprised of a 122-bed acute care facility, our team provides exceptional care in emergency medicine, orthopedics, obstetrics, digestive disorders, wound care, and various medical, surgical and outpatient services. Locals enjoy weekly farmers markets in downtown Templeton, farm-to-fork dining, beautiful landscapes for hiking and biking, and beach days just fifteen minutes away at Cambria and Morro Bay.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The incumbent shall be responsible for providing a full range of occupational therapy services including assessment, treatment planning and therapeutic interventions in an interdisciplinary environment, consistent with the position's qualifications, professional practices and ethical standards. The incumbent shall also demonstrate accountability for and contribution to program development, quality improvement, problem solving and productivity enhancement in a flexible interdisciplinary fashion.
LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS / EDUCATION / TRAINING / EXPERIENCE:
1. Current licensure as a Occupational Therapist by the State of California
2. Current AHA – BLS
3. Graduate of an American Occupational Therapy Association accredited Occupational Therapy degree program
4. Experience in working with an adult and geriatric population is necessary
5. Experience with a disabled population in a hospital setting is desirable
6. Must be able to follow instructions, work quickly and accurately in a fast paced environment
7. Analytical and grammatical skills are necessary to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing
8. Organizational and multi-tasking skills are essential
SKILLS / KNOWLEDGE / ABILITIES:
Communication is an essential skill requiring the ability to see, hear, and speak. Should speak and write English fluently. Must be familiar with Joint Commission requirements and standards. Must be able to fulfill the essential functions of the position.
PHYSICAL JOB CLASSIFICATION:
Heavy work- see attached detailed physical requirements
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:
May be exposed to: Dust, Fumes (Human Waste), Human Body Fluids, Heat, Cold, Noise, Vibrations, Toxic Chemicals (Cleaning solutions). Majority of the work is performed indoors protected from the elements.
Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations, including, but not limited to, measles, mumps, flu (based on the seasonal availability of the flu vaccine typically during October-March each year), COVID-19 vaccine (required in CA, HI and OR) etc., as a condition of employment, and annually thereafter. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.
8 Hour Work Schedule, Day Shift.
24 hours weekly, 48 hours a pay period.
Adventist Health - ADP Job ID #525085. Posted job title: Occupational Therapist, Part Time, Days
About Adventist Health
Adventist Health is a faith-based, nonprofit, integrated health system serving more than 80 communities on the West Coast and Hawaii with over 400 sites of care, including 26 acute care facilities. Founded on Adventist heritage and values, Adventist Health provides care in hospitals, clinics, home care, and hospice agencies in both rural and urban communities. Our compassionate and talented team of 37,000 includes employees, physicians, allied health professionals and volunteers driven in pursuit of one mission: living God's love by inspiring health, wholeness, and hope. We are committed to staying true to our heritage by providing patient-centered, quality care. Together, we are transforming the healthcare experience with an innovative and whole-person focus on physical, mental, spiritual and social healing to support community well-being.
Benefits
- Continuing Education
- Bereavement
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
- Health Care FSA
- 403b retirement plan
- Employee assistance programs
- Life insurance
- Holiday Pay
- 401k retirement plan
- Sick pay
- Health savings account