Job Summary and Responsibilities

Provides occupational therapy services to patients in their place of residence under physician's orders: to evaluate the home for safety, to assess the functional needs of physically disabled patients, develop treatment goals, plan and implement appropriate treatment plans utilizing a variety of occupational therapy treatment procedures.

Functions independently to identify, collect, and develop a data base of biophysical, environmental, self care, educational, emotional and discharge planning needs in order to establish priorities for patients in accordance with the patient's age, disorder, and ethnic backgroundIdentifies patients requiring specialized therapy services, including preventative, rehabilitative, and restorative care. Those requiring nursing, speech and physical therapy services, home health aide services and medical social servicesPerforms assessment function including the patient's psychosocial, physical functional, and resource systems as required to assure competent therapy care provision.Applies prognostic muscle, nerve, joint, and functional tests in the assessment phase.Plans and develops care plans according to accepted national therapy practice standards and age-related issues. Evaluates progress and appropriateness that is consistent with established goals/outcomes. Demonstrates a working knowledge of Title 22, Medicare Conditions of participation, JCAHO standards, and admission/discharge criteria for home health agency services.
Job Requirements

Minimum:

Must possess and maintain a current Occupational Therapy license with the American Occupational Therapy Association or a California Board of Occupational Therapy license.Must possess and maintain a current Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate, we accept American Heart AssociationMust possess and maintain a valid California driver's license and proof of auto insurance.Must provide a clean DMV printout.

Required:

Previous home care experience.Second language skills in Spanish.Where You'll Work

Mercy Medical Center, a Dignity Health member, has been building a rich history of care in our community for more than 100 years. We have grown from a small one-story wooden structure into a major healthcare provider with a new 186-bed main campus, offering the latest in facility design and technology. Mercy also operates Outpatient Centers, a Cancer Center and several rural clinics.

Wherever you work throughout our system, you will find faces of experience with dedication to high quality, personalized care. Joining our 1,300 employees, 230 physicians and many volunteers, you can help carry out our commitment to providing our community with the excellence they have come to associate with Mercy Medical Center.

One Community. One Mission. One California 

Total Rewards

Depending on the position offered, CommonSpirit Health offers a generous benefit package, including but not limited to medical, prescription drug, dental, vision plans, life insurance, paid time off (full-time benefit eligible team members may receive a minimum of 14 paid time off days, including holidays annually), tuition reimbursement, retirement plan benefit(s) including, but not limited to, 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings, as may be amended from time to time. For more information, please visit our Total Rewards

Unless directed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement, applications for this position will be considered on a rolling basis. CommonSpirit Health cannot anticipate the date by which a successful candidate may be identified.