Primary Duties and Responsibilities
Occupational Therapy addresses the physical, cognitive, psychosocial, sensory-perceptual, and other aspects of performance in a variety of contexts and environments to support engagement in occupations that affect physical and mental health, well-being and quality of life.
The Occupational Therapy Assistant II performs Occupational Therapy procedures and related tasks. This role works under the direction of an Occupational Therapist for all clinical information. Reviews all evaluations, notes, referrals, and medical record before treatment and contacts Occupational Therapist regarding any change in status or proposed treatment plan. Provides interventions and progresses treatment as part of the established Occupational Therapy plan of care. Gathers data through valid and reliable objective testing and seeks feedback from patient and family. Provides education to patient, family and/or caregiver regarding daily activities, equipment, and home exercise. Communicates with physicians and other health care team members as scope, licensure and regulation allow. Oversees the clinical work of the rehabilitation aide. Provides services and required documentation timely and in accordance with professional and regulatory standards. Manages multiple patients at the same time and provides care in multiple clinical settings and locations. Participates in outside continuing education and incorporates information into practice. Performs other duties as assigned.
Additionally, the Occupational Therapy Assistant II assists with educating and orienting new staff, acts as fieldwork educator for students and interns, and participates as instructor in an established class or program. Participates in educational events within the clinic and community. Seeks out advanced clinical information and attends clinical education coursework which meets the California Board of Occupational Therapy guidelines and provides in-services to staff.
Education and Experience
Additionally, specific department qualifications are as follows:
Acute Rehabilitation Unit:
License Required
Current licensure as an Occupational Therapy Assistant in the State of California.
Certifications Required
Current BLS Certification
Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian is a nonprofit regional health care delivery network in Orange County, California, consisting of three acute-care hospitals with sixteen urgent care centers, eleven health centers and a network of more than1,800 physicians, 100 allied health members, 8,000 employees, and 2,000 volunteers. More than 30,000 inpatients and 550,000 outpatients choose Hoag each year.
For over 70 years, Hoag has delivered a level of personalized care that is unsurpassed among Orange County’s health care providers. Since 1952, Hoag has served the local communities and continues its mission to provide the highest quality health care services through the core strategies of quality and service, people, physician partnerships, strategic growth, financial stewardship, community benefit and philanthropy.
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