Travel Occupational Therapist
Merced, California
Mercy Medical Center Merced

California License

The right candidate will have 2 full years of experience, hold an active BLS and CA License.

They would be working solely in an outpatient clinic Monday - Friday, with the ability to do either 8hr or 10hr shifts.

Active BLS certification

Active California License

Ability to do either 8hr or 10hr shifts

RT 24/7: yes

Pharmacy 24/7: yes

Shifts: 8 hours , but willing to consider 10 hours for PT travelers

Unit: PT/OT/ST

# beds: 189 beds: ICU 20, telemetry 34, medical 5th floor 34, surgical 6th floor 34, and medical unit 7th floor 34, Mother and baby units 33 beds

Hospital census runs 150 on average.

Off-site outpatient center for all three disciplines (2.5 mile distance, 8 min drive/one way).

EMR: Cerner B (upgraded version)

Therapy Leaders: Therapies (1) lead inpatient therapist, (1) therapy supervisor, (1) Director of Rehab Services

Weekend Requirement: Have worked PT travelers on 10 hour schedules splitting the weekend W-S and Sun-W (has worked out well); OT, ST none and at 8 hour schedule

Holidays: none

Scrub Color: Burgundy polo or long sleeve shirt, black pants, and shoes

Floating: Yes , OT (IP/OP/HH), ST (primary OP required with geriatric and pediatric experience/ ideally Vital Stim as well, as needed IP to relieve IP or support IP ST, PT (inpatient acute hospital)

Floor specific orientation: General department orientation with skills checklist and assigned clinician

Common diagnosis / Types of patients: IP adult and geriatric population (orthopedic, neurological, medical, pulmonary complications), OP peds to geriatrics diverse patient population. OT hand therapy a big component, ST pediatrics is a big component

Additional Notes: JCAHO certification for Stroke (NIH certified), TJP (elective hips and knees), Early mobility program, vent early mobility level 2.