Senior - Outpatient Occupational Therapist
Kaiser Permanente
Los Angeles, CA
5x8 hrs, Days

• Upholds Kaiser Permanentes Policies and Procedures, Principles of Responsibilities, and applicable state, federal and local laws.


• Adheres to all department standards of attendance and dress.


• Maintain privacy and confidentiality of both member and employee medical information.


• Observes all department safety policies.


• Communicate effectively and appropriately in writing and verbally to patients/families, physicians, management, peers, and other internal/external customers.


• Maintains inventory and request supplies and equipment as needed. Follows department policies related to maintenance.


• Direct and instruct subordinate personnel in performance of more routine procedures as requested.


• Participate in clinical competency assessment of subordinate OT/COTAs.


• Participate in orientation of new/registry staff and students.


• Acts as a resource to all department personnel regarding day to day operations.


• Participate in performance evaluation of subordinates OT/COTAs and Technicians.


• Acts as a clinical resource for staff occupational therapists and assistants.


• Routinely consider the patients physical, emotional, cognitive abilities and chronological maturation process in the administration of treatment procedures in treating the following types of patients: neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric.


• Demonstrate professional competence in assessing patients condition at the onset and through all phases of the occupational therapy program.


• Assess the condition of patients of all age groups by reviewing medical charts and selecting and using appropriate tests.


• Develop treatment plans; periodically reassess patients condition and change treatment plan within prescribed limitations as necessary.


• Refer unusual results of assessments to physician along with recommendations; insure that patients receive proper equipment, receive proper home care instructions and have proper adjustments made to braces and prosthetics by contacting related services, outside agencies, and personnel.


• Documents test results, findings, patients 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.


• Develop and direct patient care programs and special classes or clinics in conjunction with other occupational therapy staff members and other health care professionals as needed.


• Assist in the development and implementation of department policies and procedures.


• Participate in relevant patient care rounds and case management conferences.


• Perform other related duties as assigned as aiding the department administrator in keeping abreast of current trends in occupational therapy and monitoring and implementing quality improvement processes.

• 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 i.e. proper body mechanics, universal precautions.


• Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.

• N/A.

Notes:

• Assessment and treatment outpatient/inpatient.


• Supporting day to day clinic and hospital operations. Preferred CHT, HTC.