(Archived) Occupational Therapist - Rehab - (OT - Rehab)

Job Description & Requirements
Occupational Therapist - Rehab - (OT - Rehab)
StartDate: ASAP Available Shifts: 8 D Pay Rate: $41.00 - 43.50

Acute hospital is looking for a highly motivated and energetic Occupational Therapist to join the team in their Inpatient Rehab unit. Candidates must be willing to support a friendly, positive and professional environment.

An occupational therapist (OT) is responsible for providing assistance to patients who need help performing a wide variety of activities, especially daily needs (e.g., dressing, cooking, eating, driving, etc.) and motor skills. In addition, occupational therapy requires an OT to perform comprehensive at-home and job-site evaluations, and maintain an open line of communication with patients’ family members and caregivers. They may have a number of specialties, including:

• Acute
• Hand
• Home health
• Long-term care
• Outpatient
• Pediatric
• Psychiatric
• Rehabilitation
• School

Required Qualifications
" Occupational Therapist (1 yr minimum)
" Acute Care (1 yr minimum)
" Ability to communicate effectivel in English
" Ability to recognize signs of distress
" Basic computer skills in word processing and online communication
" Possession of good interpersonal, time management, problem solving and self-initiation skills
" CA OT License
" BLS (American Heart Association only)


Preferred Qualifications
" Prior OT experience in an academic medical center environment
" Prior experience working on an interdisciplinary health provider team


About the Facility
Recognized nationally as an innovator in the realm of patient care, this medical center offers worldclass care to residents living throughout the Bay Area. The facility is consistently ranked by US News and Report as one of the best hospitals in the nation and the hospital strives to offer truly comprehensive medical care in all facets of medicine. The facility has grown steadily since opening its doors and today spans almost six city blocks with its robust 600 beds. It receives 770,000 patient visits to its clinics and about 38,000 hospital admissions a year.

Facility Location
The “City by the Bay†is a favorite destination for travelers who thrive on fun, excitement and endless variety. Away from work, travelers have the chance to ferry across the bay to Alcatraz, explore Chinatown, stroll along the lively Embarcadero, drive through the wine country and, of course, feast on San Francisco’s famous cracked crab and sourdough bread.

Job Benefits
Club Staffing, an AMN Healthcare company, is the leader in allied healthcare staffing, with thousands of travel positions available throughout the United States. We rsquo;re dedicated to meeting the unique needs of each allied healthcare professional mdash;whether it #39;s travel, per diem, temp-to-perm, or permanent. We also offer more therapist, laboratory and medical imaging jobs in more places than other travel companies. AMN Healthcare is an EEO/AA/Disability/Protected Veteran Employer. We encourage minority and female applicants to apply.

About the Company
Club Staffing, an AMN Healthcare company, is the leader in allied healthcare staffing, with thousands of travel positions available throughout the United States. We rsquo;re dedicated to meeting the unique needs of each allied healthcare professional mdash;whether it #39;s travel, per diem, temp-to-perm, or permanent. We also offer more therapist, laboratory and medical imaging jobs in more places than other travel companies. AMN Healthcare is an EEO/AA/Disability/Protected Veteran Employer. We encourage minority and female applicants to apply.


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