Occupational Therapist II; OT

1.0 FTE Full time Day - 08 Hour R2552472 Onsite  Occup Therapy SUH Other PALO ALTO, 300 Pasteur Dr, California

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Day - 08 Hour (United States of America)

This is a Stanford Health Care job.

The Occupational Therapist II is an experienced therapist who is fully competent with all essential functions and job duties of an Occupational Therapist I, but also has expertise and experience in evaluating and developing treatment plans for more complex patients and for a wide variety of ages and diagnoses, utilizing advanced skills and techniques to solve patient care needs in an accurate and efficient manner.

The Occupational Therapist II takes an active role in multi-disciplinary care team discussions, recommending the most appropriate treatment plan for the needs of the patient. The Therapist II serves as a clinical advisor to less experienced therapists by consulting on complex clinical presentations, reviewing treatment plans and collaborating to develop and implement complex Occupational Therapy care plans. Supervises patient care responsibilities of Occupational Therapy interns, Occupational Therapy Assistants and duties of Rehabilitation Aide.

Functions as a Clinical Instructor in the Occupational Therapy student program. Contributes to program development, performance improvement, development of departmental policies and procedures, and other specialized programs. Completes required classes and in-service programs, which support work as Occupational Therapists, as needed.

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• Meet and be proficient in performing all of the essential functions of Occupational Therapist I with a more complex patient population.
• Participate in clinical teaching, including the clinical instruction of occupational therapy interns/students, residents, and other staff.
• Prepare and present an in-service (at least one annually).
• Provide input regarding the educational needs of the staff and serve as a resource in meeting those needs.
• With the support of the manager, may initiate clinical research within area of clinical expertise.
• Provide mentoring to others when appropriate and serve as a role model/resource/teacher/mentor to less experienced occupational therapists.
• Lead patient care conferences, communicating with and teaching other care providers.
• Identify departmental performance improvement issues and participate in performance improvement activities, e.g., chart reviews, revision of documentation forms, workflow studies, etc.
• Contribute to the development of departmental policies and procedures.
• Identify needs for equipment repair or upgrade to maintain quality of care; make recommendations for selection and purchase of specific equipment and supplies.

• Graduate of an approved Occupational Therapy curriculum with either a Bachelor's, Master's or Doctorate degree.

• Two (2) years clinical practice as an Occupational Therapist.

• Knowledge and adherence to Code of Ethics and performance standards specific to the clinician's professional organization.
• Knowledge of available equipment and vendors used in assigned area.
• Knowledge of basic business aspects of position, such as utilization management, charging practices and regulatory practice compliance.
• Knowledge of evaluation and treatment methodologies as applied to routine patient care.
• Knowledge of legal issues affecting the clinical practice.
• Knowledge of pathologies and injuries which result in physical impairments.
• Knowledge of principles, methods, equipment and theory of the practice of clinical specialty.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, clearly, concisely and effectively with patients, families, co-workers, visitors, supervisors and other health professionals.
• Ability to develop and document clearly and accurately treatment goals that are realistic, measurable, appropriate, functionally based and that include patient/family input.
• Ability to…