Occupational Therapist I - Menlo Park

Google Chrome Microsoft Edge Apple Safari Mozilla Firefox Occupational Therapist I - Menlo ParkFull-timeEmployee Referral Amount: 1500Employee Group: ES - Exempt-Holiday PremiumFixed Term Employment Duration: NoneJob Family: LP RehabilitationDepartment: OP Therapy - OccupationalRemote Eligible: NoBenefits Eligible: YesScheduled Weekly Hours: 40Work Shift: Day - 08 HourCompany DescriptionAt Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford, we know world-renowned care begins with world-class caring. That's why we combine advanced technologies and breakthrough discoveries with family-centered care. It's why we provide our caregivers with continuing education and state-of-the-art facilities, like the newly remodeled Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford. And it's why we need caring, committed people on our team - like you. Join us on our mission to heal humanity, one child and family at a time. Job ID: LP_00022939-2656266Job DescriptionJOB SUMMARYThis paragraph summarizes the general nature, level and purpose of the job.Provides services to develop, enhance or restore functional capacity of patients whose abilities to cope with tasks of daily living are threatened or impaired by physical illness or injury, psychosocial disabilities, aging process, or by developmental deficits. Assesses and provides treatment in consultation with the individual patient, family and other appropriate persons. Duties may include the assessment, development, application and/or training in the use of assistive technology devices; training in the use of orthotic or prosthetic devices; pre-vocational evaluation, psychosocial re-conditioning for reentry into the community; dysphagia evaluation and treatment; and the adaptation of environments and processes to enhance functional performance. The Occupational Therapist I is the entry level therapist position. Under the guidance of the Supervisor, the Occupational Therapist I typically performs routine patient care and is responsible for all clinical aspects for assigned patient's care, including evaluation and treatment planning with regular supervision. The Occupational Therapist I is proficient in the basic clinical skills but is expected to ask questions and collaborate with senior occupational therapists when evaluating and developing treatment plans for complex cases with multiple diagnoses which have multiple treatment options. May oversee and guide patient care\ responsibilities of Occupational Therapy interns, Occupational Therapy Assistants and duties of Rehabilitation Aide. Participates in program development, performance improvement and other specialized programs. Occupational Therapists assigned to treat pediatric patients at LPCH provide intervention to infants, toddlers, children, and adolescents with disorders that affect development of motor and behavioral skills within the professional scope of practice.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSThe essential functions listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification. They are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.Employees must abide by all Joint Commission Requirements including but not limited to sensitivity to cultural diversity, patient care, patient rights and ethical treatment, safety and security of physical environments, emergency management, teamwork, respect for others, participation in ongoing education and training, communication and adherence to safety and quality programs, sustaining compliance with National Patient Safety Goals, and licensure and health screenings.Must perform all duties and responsibilities in accordance with the hospital's policies and procedures, including its Service Standards and its Code of Conduct.- Analyzes findings to determine therapy diagnosis and prognosis and designs a program to maximize outcomes and alleviate impairment and...