Senior Occupational Therapist

About the role

Under indirect supervision the Senior Occupational Therapist performs a variety of clinical and non‑clinical duties to ensure prompt, appropriate, and effective rehabilitation services for patients and the community. The Senior Therapist works directly with staff clinicians, patients/families, physicians and other internal and external customers while performing the listed functions. The Senior OT reports directly to the director of physical medicine and rehabilitation (PM&R) or the assistant director of PM&R; however, if either is not a licensed OT, then for all clinical issues the Senior OT will consult with an OT clinical specialist. Occupational therapy services are provided in accordance with department policies and procedures, applicable regulatory body standards, and parameters set by referring physicians.

Responsibilities

• Upholds Kaiser Permanente's Policies and Procedures, Principles of Responsibilities, and applicable state, federal and local laws.
• Adheres to all department standards of attendance and dress.
• Maintains privacy and confidentiality of both member and employee medical information.
• Observes all department safety policies.
• Communicates effectively and appropriately in writing and verbally to patients/families, physicians, management, peers, and other internal/external customers.
• Maintains inventory and requests supplies and equipment as needed.
• Follows department policies related to maintenance.
• Directs and instructs subordinate personnel in performance of more routine procedures as requested.
• Participates in clinical competency assessment of subordinate OT/COTAs.
• Participates in orientation of new/registry staff and students.
• Acts as a resource to all department personnel regarding day‑to‑day operations.
• Participates in performance evaluation of subordinates OT/COTAs and Technicians.
• Acts as a clinical resource for staff occupational therapists and assistants.
• Routinely considers the patient's physical, emotional, cognitive abilities and chronological maturation process in the administration of treatment procedures for neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
• Demonstrates professional competence in assessing patient condition at onset and through all phases of the occupational therapy program.
• Assesses the condition of patients of all age groups by reviewing medical charts and selecting and using appropriate tests.
• Develops treatment plans; periodically reassesses patient condition and changes treatment plan within prescribed limitations as necessary.
• Refers unusual assessment results to physician along with recommendations; ensures patients receive proper equipment, home care instructions, and proper adjustments to braces and prosthetics by contacting related services, outside agencies, and personnel.
• Documents test results, findings, patient signs, symptoms, therapeutic treatments, patient progress, treatment plans, patient/family education, and clinical assessments in inpatient and outpatient records following department policies and procedures.
• Helps coordinate Occupational Therapy student internship programs and provides student training as required.
• Develops and directs patient care programs and special classes or clinics in conjunction with other occupational therapy staff members and other health care professionals as needed.
• Assists in the development and implementation of department policies and procedures.
• Participates in relevant patient care rounds and case management conferences.
• Performs other related duties as assigned, aiding the department administrator in keeping abreast of current trends in occupational therapy and monitoring and implementing quality improvement processes.

Requirements

• Minimum three (3) years experience.
• Completion of an accredited OT training program with a BS or MS degree.
• Occupational Therapist License (California); Basic Life Support; National Provider Identifier.
• Completion of pre‑employment and annual physicals.
• Completion of annual skills competency assessment.
• Understanding/competence in basic safety and infection control procedures (proper body mechanics, universal precautions).
• Ability to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.

Pay

$79.17 – $87.30 per hour

Schedule

Full‑time, 40 scheduled weekly hours; day shift; workdays Sunday through Saturday; typical hours 10:30 AM–7:00 PM (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday at RMC inpatient, may vary per inpatient/outpatient needs at RMC, MVH, GW, MASU, specialty clinics); includes rotating weekends and holidays per seniority; regular start 07:30 AM, end 07:00 PM; onsite work setting; travel required approximately 50% of the time.