Senior - Occupational Therapist
Kaiser Permanente
San Jose, CA
3x8 hrs, Days
$61-65/hourOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown3x8 hrs
- ShiftDays
Pay
Qualifications
- Other license in California
- Eligible to work in US
Description
Provides independent occupational therapy management of patients, under the direction of the Director of Rehabilitation or designee. Provides occupational therapy services in specialized patient care clinics, and assists in the development, implementation, and review of departmental patient care programs.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Evaluates patients and interprets evaluation findings to determine the nature and extent of dysfunction. Establishes treatment goals and plans treatment to achieve established goals. Initiates discharge planning for occupational therapy. Implements the treatment plan through direct treatment of the patient, delegates a portion of the treatment plan to appropriate supportive personnel, and coordinates the treatment program with other health care personnel as appropriate.
- Provides advice and education to patient and family. Evaluates need for and trains patient/family in the use of special equipment or devices and adapts as necessary e.g., splints, slings, prosthesis, A.D.L equipment or refers to other disciplines as necessary for effective treatment. Regularly reassesses clinical signs and symptoms to determine effectiveness of treatment, progress of patients towards goals, and the need for modifying goals and treatment. Discharges patient from occupational therapy when the patient has received maximum benefit from occupational therapy. Provides accurate, timely documentation of occupational therapy patient management.
- Participates in appropriate and approved educational and clinical research activities in occupational therapy. Participates in specialized patient care clinics outside the department. Assists in the development, implementation, and review off departmental patient care programs. Performs other duties as needed in the areas of staff education, departmental operations, and departmental projects. Demonstrates on-going progress toward meeting the criteria for professional practice.
- Kaiser Permanente conducts compensation reviews of positions on a routine basis. At any time, Kaiser Permanente reserves the right to reevaluate and change job descriptions, or to change such positions from salaried to hourly pay status. Such changes are generally implemented only after notice is given to affected employees.
Employer
Kaiser Permanente
About San Jose, CA
- The cost of living in San Jose is higher than the national average, especially when it comes to housing.
- Wages are relatively high to match the cost of living.
- In summer, average highs are around 80-85°F, and in winter, average lows are around 45-50°F.
- Short term rentals and furnished housing options are available, but they may be a bit more challenging to find due to high demand.
- San Jose is car-friendly, but traffic congestion can be an issue.
- Public transportation options include buses, light rail, and Caltrain for travel within the city and to neighboring areas.
- San Jose is a diverse city with a wide age range.
- Common health issues may include allergies due to the pollen count.
- There is a large population of healthcare professionals, including travel nurses.
- San Jose offers a variety of restaurants, especially with diverse cuisine options.
- There is a thriving art and music scene, as well as opportunities for sports and outdoor activities, including hiking, cycling, and water sports.
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