Occupational Therapist - Inpatient Therapy

Title: Occupational Therapist

Location: Orange Coast Memorial Medical Center

Department: Occupational Therapy-IP

Status: Per Diem

Shift: Days (8hr)

Pay Rate*: $58.00/hr.

MemorialCare is a nonprofit integrated health system that includes four leading hospitals, award-winning medical groups – consisting of over 200 sites of care, and more than 2,000 physicians throughout Orange and Los Angeles Counties. We are committed to increasing access to patient-centric, affordable, and high-quality healthcare; your personal contributions are integral to MemorialCare's recognition as a market leader and innovator in value-based and other care models.

Across our family of medical centers, we support each one of our bright, talented employees in reaching the highest levels of professional development, contribution, collaboration, and accountability. Whatever your role and whatever expertise you bring, we are dedicated to helping you achieve your full potential in an environment of respect, innovation, and teamwork.

Position Summary

The Occupational Therapist has the skills to provide modalities and procedures in accordance with Departmental Policies and Procedures. The Therapist has the ability to assess and interpret data about the patient and provide the care to meet the needs of a patient. The Therapist is capable of meeting the acute needs of Adolescents, Adults and Geriatrics.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities of the Job

• Provides input to improve department operations, equipment and supply needs.

• Demonstrates a positive influence and recognizes the efforts of others.

• Demonstrate the ability to assess patients, develop an appropriate care plan.

• Performs patient/family education and documents in the clinical map.

• Reviews the medical chart and assess patient’s medical status prior to initiation.

• Able to appropriately choose and instruct patients in adaptive equipment.

• Produces documentation to support the delivery of Occupational Therapy.

• Be at work and be on time.

• Follow company policies, procedures and directives.

• Interact in a positive and constructive manner.

• Prioritize and multitask.

*Placement in the pay range is based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, relevant years of experience and qualifications. In addition to base pay, there may be additional compensation available for this role, including but not limited to, shift differentials, extra shift incentives, and bonus opportunities. Health and wellness is our passion at MemorialCare—that includes taking good care of employees and their dependents. We offer high quality health insurance plan options, so you can select the best choice for your family. And there’s more...Check out our MemorialCare Benefits for more information about our Benefits and Rewards.

Minimum Requirements

Qualifications/Work Experience:

• At least 1+ years of Inpatient Occupational Therapy experience preferred.

Education/Licensure/Certification:

• Current BCLS-C Certification

• Current California License