Occupational Therapist Lead

Overview:

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf

The Lead Occupational Therapist possesses the clinical, administrative and compliance knowledge to support the management of the occupational therapy department.   Provides medically prescribed consultative and therapeutic services within scope of practice in order to restore function and prevent disability for clients or patients with musculoskeletal, neuromuscular and cardiopulmonary disorders.  Performs responsibilities in accordance with department and Hospital Policies, state, federal and regulatory requirements: Title 22 Section 70517, 70519. Functions according to professional practice as an integral member of the interdisciplinary care team.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

1.     Bachelor or Master Degree in Occupational Therapy.

2.     Current state Occupational Therapy certification/license.

3.     Current BLS certificate.

4.     National Board for Certification Occupational Therapy certification, AOTA and OTAC preferred.

5.     2 years of clinical experience required.

6.     1 year of previous supervisory/management experience preferred.