Job Description
When the work you do every single day has a crucial impact on the lives of others, every effort, every detail, and every second matters. This shared culture of passion and dedication pulses through Cedars-Sinai, and it's just one of the many reasons we've achieved our six-consecutive Magnet designation for nursing excellence. From working with a team of premier healthcare professionals to using state-of-the-art facilities, you'll have everything you need to do something incredible-for yourself, and for others. Join us, and discover why we are in California and eight years in a row on the "Best Hospitals" Honor Roll.
Make a Difference in Occupational Therapy. As a full time 12hr Occupational Therapy Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, you will assist in treating patients utilizing therapy modalities and procedures according to the prescription of the physicians, and the treatment established by the Occupational Therapist.
- Provides patient education appropriate for patient population.
- Provides individualized, patient-centered care with respect to personal, cultural, spiritual beliefs and preferences; age-related cognitive and psychosocial needs; social support needs; gender, sexual orientation, and economic background.
- Completes all required documentation in an accurate and thorough manner within the expected timeframes.
- Identifies and facilitates patient discharge needs including documentation, communication with care team, and recommendation for follow-up services in conjunction with the Occupational Therapist.
- Identifies safety concerns regarding patient population and institutes appropriate measures to provide a safe environment, including protection of self and others. Reviews identified risks and benefits of therapy and obtains consent from patient and/or caregiver.
- Contributes ideas and suggestions to continuously improve processes, procedures, methods and productivity and utilizes quality principles for continuous performance improvement.
- Participates in activities that promote professional identity within the clinical environment, the Cedars-Sinai environment and the community at large.
- Participates in professional development through clinical education, formal mentoring programs, further development of clinical and professional competencies, involvement in research and scholarly work.
- Participates in continuous learning and professional development and documents evidence.
Qualifications Educational Requirements:- Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program - Required
- Master's Degree Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program- Preferred
- Doctorate Degree Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program- Preferred
License required:- Occupational Therapist License- Upon Hire
- Basic Life Support- Upon Hire
Experience required:- A minimum of 3 years experience as a practicing therapist, with a minimum of 1-year experience in the current or similar practice setting. Experience and knowledge of assessment and intervention techniques in a medical and physical disabilities setting. Experience performing evaluations, designing and implementing treatment plans, and providing education in a manner appropriate to the patient's age.
Physical Demands:- Able to push, pull, lift or carry 0-35 pounds on an intermittent basis;
- Able to sit, stand, walk, bend, squat consistently in order to safely administer manual exercises and techniques;
- Able to assist patient with physical activities such as transfers, bed mobility, and ambulation.
- Able to identify need for an arrange assistance to maintain safe techniques.
Req ID : 2138
Working Title : Occupational Therapist - Hand Therapy - 12 Hour
Department : Occupational Therapy OP
Business Entity : Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Job Category : Therapy / Rehab
Job Specialty : Occupational Therapy
Overtime Status : NONEXEMPT
Primary Shift : Day
Shift Duration : 12 hour
Base Pay : $45.83 - $73.33