About the job
Position Overview
Responsible for occupational therapy services as CCS paneled OT in the NICU.
Responsible for assessing, planning, organizing, and participating in care of neonatal population in NICU. Gains confidence and cooperation from patient families and multidisciplinary team by demonstrating competent patient assessment, attentive monitoring and care, and effective communication. Adheres to all local/state/federal regulations, codes, policies and procedures to ensure privacy and safety while delivering optimal patient care, including CCS. Participates in multidisciplinary rounds, performance improvement efforts as well as collaborates with the NICU therapy team. Demonstrates proficiency in patient care with general adult patient population in order to be able to float to adult patient care if needed.
Job Description
Plans, organizes, and conducts occupational therapy programs for neonatal population as well as adults impaired due to illness, injury or psychological or developmental problems.
Completes and documents patient evaluations and tests per established standards and regulatory requirements.
Based on the data, identified problems, and diagnosis from the exam, develops and updates the patient’s Plan of Care (POC).
Assesses and provides/progresses treatment for patients per plan of care per established standards.
Completes all documentation related to charge capture per established standards.
Coordinates patient care effectively and efficiently with other care provider and support team members.
Compliant With Other Department And Organization Requirements And Responsibilities.
Works flexible shift assignments, e.g., days of week, hours.
- CCS Paneled with NICU/Adult experience**
Education
- Other: Graduate of accredited occupational therapy program.
Certification & Licensure
- OT-Occupational Therapist
- BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider
Department Specific Licensures & Certifications
- CCS Paneled Occupational Therapist
Typical Experience
- 2 years of recent relevant experience.
- NICU Experience
Skills And Knowledge
- Critical thinking, complex problems solving, decisive judgement and ability to work independently.
- Knowledge and application of professional practice and regulatory requirements.
- Must be able to work in demanding work environment, organize multiple priorities completing work duties within expected timelines and requirements.
- Computer and required technology proficiency/competencies.
- Demonstrates effective and efficient professional communication (verbal & written) skills as well as interpersonal skills, conflict resolution, teamwork/collaboration, customer service and community relations abilities.
- Able to retain and apply new knowledge & skills.
- Keeps abreast of professional practice development and advancement.
Job Shift
Days
Schedule
Short Hour
Shift Hours
8
Days Of The Week
Variable
Weekend Requirements
Rotating Weekends
Benefits
No
Unions
No
Position Status
Non-Exempt
Weekly Hours
16
Employee Status
Short Hour
Number Of Openings
1
Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.
Pay Range is $60.11 to $75.14 / hour
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