Location: Chico,CA, USA
Pay Range: $ 48.07 /hr - $ 64.89/hr *Please note, the highest starting rate as a new hire is $60.09/hr, based on applicable experience **Sign on Bonus and Relocation Assistance available! Enloe offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits program to all eligible employees, including medical, vision, RX and dental group insurance, retirement with employer match, paid time off (PTO), and an employee assistance program. Please visit the employee benefits page www.enloe.org/benefits to get more in-depth benefits and coverage information or email ...@enloe.org to receive a full summary of our benefits. POSITION SUMMARY: The Occupational Therapist is responsible for providing evaluation and treatment upon physician referral to a patient population consisting of varying diagnosis. The Occupational Therapist will assess, identify and treat all areas of deficits impacting self care, functional mobility, upper extremity function, behavior, cognition and perception and the ability to function in their life's role. The Occupational Therapist provides instruction and education to the patient/caregiver to promote the safe execution of the facilitatory techniques taught. The Occupational Therapist supports and contributes to the service excellence mission of Enloe Medical Center and the HomeCare and Hospice Services Department. EDUCATION / TRAINING / EXPERIENCE: Required: One year experience in acute care, extended care, rehabilitation, mental health or out patient setting. LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS: Minimum: Current Occupational Therapy certification or be eligible for certification by the National Board of Certification of Occupational Therapy. Certification-eligible candidates must successfully complete the next available examination in order to continue employment. Current CPR certification Current California Driver's License Eligible to be insured under the Medical Center's Liability Policy with DMV Report (and minimum age 21) Proof of current auto insurance coverage (no business exclusion) SKILLS / KNOWLEDGE / ABILITIES: Must demonstrate technical competence, professional clinical judgment, communication skills and sensitivity for the patient and family. Clinical skills and knowledge to successfully achieve desired outcomes in assigned patients. Ability to provide treatment to address the practical and realistic needs and goals of the patient.