Our health system is located in King City, a friendly community of 14,221 people. We are located in the picturesque southern Salinas Valley of the California Central Coast in Monterey County. Located about 155 miles south of San Francisco and 277 miles north of Los Angeles, providing convenient access to all areas of California. King City is a gateway to nearby Pinnacles National Park, Monterey County wine region, a thriving agricultural area. King City is a Blue Zones Project community and City of King is a Blue Zone Project approved worksite. The Blue Zones Project is a community well-being initiative designed to implement built environment improvements, food practices, and more active oriented lifestyles associated with areas around the world where people live the longest.
JOB SUMMARY: Evaluate and treat patients under orders from the referring physician. Evaluation and treatment programs are developed using a variety of therapeutic procedures and assistive devices intended to maximize functional potential in all areas of a patient's life. The Occupational Therapist functions in accordance with the State Practice Act.
PERFORMANCE DIMENSIONS AND TASKS
Essential Function
1. Review patient information and evaluate the impact of the information on the assessment and treatment process
2. Conduct and document a complete functional assessment of the patient in accordance with established guidelines and protocols.
3. Design and implement an individualized plan of care, appropriate to the age and needs of the patient, containing functional and measurable goals with input from both the patient and family.
4. Perform therapy treatment as ordered by the physician in a timely manner, in accordance with established hospital guidelines.
5. Document progress in the patient medical record, in accordance with established hospital and regulatory guidelines.
6. Meet established key management indicators for productivity levels of 9-12 patient visits per day.
7. Supervise, instruct, and train Rehabilitation Technicians in treatment procedures to be utilized while working with patients.
8. Communicate with physicians, patients, families, other hospital personnel, as needed, regarding a patient's progress, problems and discharge plans.
9. Follow all approved documentation guidelines pertaining to the plan of care, progress notes, and discharge summaries.
10. Orient patients to treatment procedures appropriate to their age and needs.a. Inform patients of a potential risk during any procedures
11. Establish and instruct patient, family, and/or caregiver in-home programs and discharge programs.
12. Assist in the continuum of care process when a patient requires additional rehabilitation following discharge.
13. Attend and participate in required department meetings and other hospital committee meetings as assigned.
14. Participate in the department quality improvement process.
15. Provide clinical supervision to Occupation Therapy students as requested.
16. Access continuing education opportunities appropriate to discipline and responsibilities.
17. Act in compliance will all regulatory, corporate, and professional standards and practice guidelines.
18. Provide input to the Director of Physical Therapy on clinical issues and regarding the clinical performance of COTA's rehabilitation technicians.
19. Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Bachelor of Science degree in Occupational Therapy
Skill Requirements: Ability to Assess patient and family needs and develop and implement a comprehensive Plan of Care.Knowledge of regulatory and accreditation standards/requirements.Knowledge of Medicare documentation standards.Recommended affiliation with the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA).Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred
Licensing Requirements: Current CA Occupational Therapist License
Physical Demands: Constantly required to push/pull and lift light objects less than 50 lbs. Occasionally required to push/pull more than 300 lbs., and lift in excess of 50 lbs.
•Required to perform simple motor skills such as standing, walking, writing, and use of various types of therapeutic and office equipmentFrequently required to remain in uncomfortable positions for long periods of time, such as bending over equipment, counters, and tables and squatting.Required to walk, stand and sit for long periods of time.
•Special Demands: Ability to work with others and to perform a variety of assigned duties.
Special Considerations: Will be dealing with patients of all ages including; children/pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and elderly geriatrics.
DISCLAIMER: The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.