Washington Hospital Careers

Description

Salary Range: $50.75 - $68.61

POSITION SUMMARY

The Staff Occupational Therapist will provide professional Occupational Therapy Services specific to patient's age and diagnosis including evaluation, planning individual patient care programs, treatments, documentation, educating patient and family, conferring with other professional and performing other related duties as required. Will work in a variety of settings including all floors of the acute care hospital. Patients will include inpatients and outpatients. 

In addition to performing the essential functions listed below, may also be assigned other duties as required. 

QUALIFICATIONS

• Holds Bachelor's or Master's degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program of Occupational Therapy approved by the Council on Medical Education of the American Medical Association and The American Occupational Therapy Association.
• Holds, or is eligible for, current certificate of registration to practice as an Occupational Therapist by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy.
• Holds licensure by the State of California.
• Maintains current Basic Life Support Provider Certificate from the American Heart Association.
• Membership in the American Occupational Therapy Association and in the Occupational Therapy Association of California is desired.
• Successful completion of internship in a physical disabilities setting.
• 1-2 years of experience as an entry level OTR in a physical disabilities setting is desired.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of Occupational Therapy.
• Familiar with standard Occupational Therapy modality and exercise equipment.
• Ability to analyze situations and take appropriate action.
• Ability to express oneself clearly in speaking and writing.
• Emotional stability, personal and professional integrity, and interest in growth and learning.

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