Occupational Therapist
Lifepoint Rehabilitation
Santa Cruz, CA
5x8 hrs
Sign-On Bonus

$10,000 Sign-On Bonus!

Certified Lymphedema Therapist

Facility Name: Dominican Hospital
Setting: Outpatient (hospital-based) 
FTE: Full Time
City/State: Santa Cruz, CA             
                                                                           
Lifepoint Rehabilitation is a leading provider of acute inpatient rehabilitation services with more than 300 hospital-based rehabilitation units, medical/surgical and outpatient therapy settings and more than 30 joint venture inpatient rehabilitation hospitals across the country. We provide high quality, patient-centered care to those who have experienced a loss of function from an injury or illness. Our team conducts comprehensive evaluations to determine each patient’s unique needs, and then creates a multifaceted program using the latest rehabilitation therapies and advanced technologies to support them on their road to recovery. Our goal is to help our patients recover as fully as possible and regain the level of independence they hope to achieve. If you are an enthusiastic individual seeking an environment dedicated to superior patient care and an organization with a strong mission to serve our community, we invite you to apply!

Benefits
•    Affordable medical, dental and vision plans provided to meet the needs of full employees and their families
•    Up to 16 days of PTO for full time employees
•    6 paid holidays for full time employees
•    Tuition reimbursement and continuing education opportunities 
•    401(k) retirement plan
•    Flexible spending and health savings accounts

• Flexible Schedule
• Reasonable caseload of patients which allows for skilled assessment and treatment in a one-on-one setting where sessions range from 40-60 minutes

What you will do in this role:

• Develop a specialized treatment plan to help him/her achieve as much as possible in regaining his/her well-being through exercise and/or use of prosthetic and orthotic devices. You and your staff will play an important role in his/her recovery
• Communicate patient progress or problems to supervisor and other team members; instruct patient's family or nursing staff in follow-through programs
• Document patient care in accordance with regulatory, licensing, payer and accrediting requirements
• Maintain equipment and work area in a safe and clean condition
• Handle job responsibilities in accordance with the standards of the Company's Code of Business Conduct, the Corporate Compliance Agreement, appropriate professional standards and applicable state/federal laws
• Other duties as assigned

• Degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy program
• Current and unrestricted Occupational Therapy license in the state where services are rendered
• CLT preferred or lymphedema experience 
• Current CPR certification
• Strong organizational and communication skills

Through a history of successful joint-venture partnerships and management agreements, Lifepoint Rehabilitation works with hospitals to more effectively meet the needs of their patients, maintain employee satisfaction and generate long-term quality outcomes for their entire organization. We are fully dedicated to our partners and delivering on the promise made to patients.

Salary range: $50 - $62 per hour. We would expect those hired into this job would be paid within this hourly rate, however, certain circumstances may allow us to pay outside of this hourly rate.