Occupational Therapist-Neuro and Hand Therapist- Per Diem- San Diego County Float

What You Will Do: Performs occupational therapy evaluations of patients with various physical disabilities, conditions, injuries, etc. Designs and implements efficient and effective treatment plans. Develops and implements programs in support of the OT clinic's pursuit to provide the Sharp Experience with a commitment to zero defects and zero harm. Required QualificationsBachelor's Degree California Occupational Therapist license - CA Board of Occupational Therapy -REQUIRED AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professional (AHA BLS Healthcare) - American Heart Association -REQUIRED Preferred Qualificationsexperience in all aspects of Occupational Therapy

Essential Functions: Patient Care and Operational Excellence Delivers efficient and effective patient care by combining clinical expertise with current evidence, best practices, and patient values. Ensures timely initiation of care and seamless follow-up appointments to adhere to the plan of care. Provides patients with clear pathways to access the required expertise and resources. Consistently monitors patients’ progress and progresses programs accordingly. Efficiently uses staffing and clinic resources by streamlining intra- and inter-departmental communication, minimizing waste, and ensuring the timely coordination of care. Minimize risks to patients by carefully considering co-morbidities, following safety protocols, and ensuring a safe treatment environment. Demonstrates flexibility by accepting assignment changes and work locations to help maintain efficient departmental operation. Efficiently fabricates custom static and dynamic splints, ensuring safety and positive outcomes. Adjusts fabrication according to protocols, physician prescriptions, and patient feedback. Meets department standards for patient access. DocumentationDocumentation follows all SHC policy and procedures for confidentiality and HIPAA guidelines. Documentation meets all third-party payer (Medicare, PPO, Work Comp and HMO) and regulatory requirements. Completes all notes and billing daily. Completes all tasks and documentation needs (i.e. utilization management, plan of care, medical necessity reviews) based on department and regulatory requirements. Professional and Departmental DevelopmentIdentifies needs for self-development in patient care and departmental operations. Demonstrates initiative in seeking mentorship and peer consultation. Consistently attends, actively, and positively participates in clinic meetings, rehab department meetings, in-services, and programs related to job responsibilities. Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesCompetency in the area of hand and upper extremity conditions, splinting techniques and the ability to establish effective rapport/communication with patients. AOTA and OTAC memberships preferred. Sharp HealthCare is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability or any other protected class Sharp HealthCare is a not-for-profit health care system based in San Diego, California, with four acute care hospitals, three specialty hospitals, three medical groups and a health plan. We provide medical services in virtually all fields of medicine, including primary care, heart care, cancer, orthopedics, women’s health, rehabilitation, robotic surgery and bariatric surgery. Sharp sets the community standard for exceptional care. Sharp Grossmont Hospital and Sharp Memorial Hospital have received prestigious Magnet recognition by the American Nurses Credentialing Center for excellence in nursing practices and quality patient care. At the heart of our organization are more than 18,000 affiliated physicians, nurses, staff and volunteers who are on a journey to make health care better for our patients and their families. It’s what we call The Sharp Experience – treating each person with dignity, compassion and respect, and using our clinical excellence and advanced technology to deliver the highest-quality patient care. We are dedicated to transforming the health care experience by making Sharp the best place to work, the best place to practice medicine and the best place to receive care in San Diego.