Job Summary and Responsibilities

The incumbent demonstrates competency in patient care for pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients. May be required to direct the work of a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant. 

Meets the discipline-specific productivity standard.

Demonstrates competence in care of patients during field observation by the clinical supervisor.

Completes and submits documentation following established guidelines as measured by a designated evaluation tool.

Physician orders are present and written correctly.

Documents follow up of identified problems.

Reviews and documents clinical progress toward goals.

Demonstrates coordination of care by appropriate communication with other disciplines and team members and documents that communication as measured by a designated evaluation tool.

Meets agency/regulatory requirements as measured by a designated evaluation tool.

Documents appropriate management of visit utilization and authorization status as measured by a designated evaluation tool.

Meets regulatory requirements for supervisory visits as measured by a designated evaluation tool.

The job summary and responsibilities listed above are designed to indicate the general nature of the work performed within this job. They are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all job responsibilities required of employees assigned to this job. Employees may be required to perform other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

Education:

Completed an accredited Occupational Therapy degree program and be board eligible and able to obtain CA OT license within 6 months or have already obtained a CA OT License.

Experience: 

Previous experience as an Occupational Therapist or Occupational Therapist student/ intern. Required

Licenses:

Occupational Therapist: CA (OT:CA) within 6 - months RequiredBasic Life Support - CPR (BLS-CPR) upon hire RequiredDriver's License: CA (AUTO:CA)  upon hire RequiredAuto Insurance (AUTO-INS) upon hire Required

Where You'll Work

Dignity Health Mercy San Juan Medical Center is a 384-bed not-for-profit Level 2 Trauma Center located in Carmichael California. We have served north Sacramento County as well as south Placer County for over 50 years. Our facility is one of the area's largest medical centers and also one of the most comprehensive. Our staff and volunteers are dedicated to community well-being; providing excellent patient care to all. Mercy San Juan Medical Center is a Comprehensive Stroke Center as well as a Spine Center of Excellence. We are proud recipients of the Perinatal Care Certificate of Excellence and a Certificate of Excellence for Hip and Knee Replacements.

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.