Sr. Occupational Therapist, Part-time, Day Shift
Adventist Health
This is a Full-time position in Glendale, CA posted November 23, 2023.
Since our founding in 1905 as the Glendale Sanitarium, countless patients have entrusted our physicians, nurses and associates with their healthcare needs. Today, we are the largest medical center serving the San Fernando Valley. As we continue to grow and evolve to better meet the needs of the communities we serve, we know that exceptional healthcare is more than medicine. It’s about how we choose to care for our patients and each other – taking time to listen, to understand, to answer questions, to hold a hand, even to pray. This is who we are, who we have always been – it is what we do best. In the 2019-20 Regional Rankings List by U.S. News & World Report, Adventist Health Glendale (AHGL) ranked #17 in California and #10 in the LA Metro Area. Adventist Health Glendale also received its 11th consecutive A grade from patient safety organization The Leapfrog Group, the only hospital in Glendale or Burbank to receive the top grade.
Job Summary:
Provides a range of clinical services related to the evaluation and treatment of patient rehabilitation. Participates in and teaches patient care planning and reporting. Communicates relevant information to individuals directly involved in patient care. Serves as a clinical instructor, supervisor and mentor. Performs manager and coordinator duties as needed. Serves as technical specialist on daily tasks and cases. Regularly models/mentors and trains staff on technical skills.
Job Requirements:
Education and Work Experience:
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent (some certifications will require Bachelor’s): Required
- Master’s Degree: Preferred
- Three years’ technical experience: Preferred
Licenses/Certifications:
- Occupational Therapy licensure in state of practice: Required
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) or Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQIBLS) certification: Required
- National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy Certification: Required
- Occupational Therapist (OT): Required
Essential Functions:
- Performs and documents consultations, evaluations and assessments. Identifies problem areas and abnormal findings. Implements appropriate advanced clinical tests.
- Performs patient care, plans treatment programs, evaluates intervention responses and modifies treatment plans appropriately. Implements appropriate advanced treatment techniques.
- Completes comprehensive and accurate clinical documentation within established deadlines.
- Provides education and training to patients and caregivers, while incorporating learning style preferences.
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Organizational Requirements:
Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations, including, but not limited to, measles, mumps, flu (based on the seasonal availability of the flu vaccine typically during October-March each year), COVID-19 vaccine (required in CA, HI and OR) etc., as a condition of employment, and annually thereafter. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.
