• Occupational Therapist I - Occupational Therapy

    Rady Children's Hospital San Diego (Oceanside, CA)


    JOB SUMMARY:

    Independently evaluates the functional ability of patients through the administration, interpretation of standardized tests, clinical observation, and patient/family interview. Creates individualized treatment and educational plans and provides patient/family counseling and training. Develops and implements innovative and specific treatment plans to maximize the patient's functional potential or return to previous level of functioning, based on clinical findings. Consults with medical team and allied health professionals and documents all pertinent clinical findings to render a comprehensive, family-based or individual intervention plan. Proficiency in the care of patients with feeding and/or swallowing impairments is often needed. This is an outpatient position.

    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

    Master's Degree

     

    BLS for Health Providers (AHA)

     

    Occupational Therapist

     

    Ability and experience working independently, using critical thinking skills and processes to arrive at objective, strategic, results-oriented decisions within the context of patient care and department, division and organizational priorities

     

    Valid California driver's license and auto insurance required, when applicable

     

    Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy from an AOTA accredited program in lieu of Master's degree, if graduated prior to 2004

     

    Current California license in OT or eligible if new grad or licensed in another state

     

    National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy

     

    Experience and interest in caring for patients with feeding difficulties

    PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

    Doctorate Degree (non MD)

    1 Year of Experience

    Pediatric Experience

    Bilingual English/Spanish

     

    Specialty certification in OT advanced practice

     

    Experience working with infants

     

    The current salary range for this position is $45.75 to $62.90

     

    Rady Children’s Hospital is committed to compensation that is externally competitive and internally equitable. We demonstrate this commitment by conducting regular market reviews to remain competitive with organizations of similar size in the nonprofit, healthcare sector. The range listed above does not represent the full salary range for the position but is the expected hiring range for qualified candidates. Compensation decisions consider a variety of factors including experience, education, licensure, unique skillsets, organizational need, and internal equity. This posting will remain open from the “date posted” until the hiring manager has determined there is a sufficient applicant pool or until the position is filled.

     

    EOE including disability/vet