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About City of Hope City of Hope, an innovative biomedical research, treatment and educational institution with over 6000 employees, is dedicated to the prevention and cure of cancer and other life-threatening diseases and guided by a compassionate, patient-centered philosophy. Founded in 1913 and headquartered in Duarte, California, City of Hope is a remarkable non-profit institution, where compassion and advanced care go hand-in-hand with excellence in clinical and scientific research. City of Hope is a National Cancer Institute designated Comprehensive Cancer Center and a founding member of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network, an alliance of the nation’s leading cancer centers that develops and institutes standards of care for cancer treatment. Position Summary Provides quality patient care and family training through evaluation, treatment planning, and the application and assignment of occupational therapy modalities and procedures in accordance with the regulations governing the practice of occupational therapy and in accordance with the philosophy and policies of the City of Hope National Medical Center. Key Responsibilities include:
Screens patients to determine need for intervention and initiates referrals as appropriate.
Evaluates patients and interprets data using entry level skills.
Entry level skills defined as: the ability to formulate effective treatment plans based on knowledge/skills obtained in school and through internships.
Demonstrates entry level skills in developing treatment goals and plans based on evaluation data, rehabilitation potential, discharge plans, and in coordination with goals and plans of patient, family and other care team members.
Demonstrates entry level skill and creativity in implementing patient treatment programs which are safe, effective, and efficient.
Demonstrates entry level skills in modifying treatment plans according to patient needs and progress, terminates treatment appropriately, and develops appropriate discharge and post discharge plans
Completes evaluations, progress notes, reassessments, discharge summaries, and third party reimbursement reports per established departmental, institutional and regulatory requirements within required time frames.
Follows all City of Hope and departmental policies.
Collaborates with physician and other healthcare professionals to ensure ongoing integrated patient care.
Establishes and maintains therapeutic relationships with patient and caregivers.
Attends team and family conferences; interprets pertinent findings and contributes to the development of a multidisciplinary plan of care.
Assigns treatments to occupational therapy aides and occupational therapist assistants. Assesses quality of care provided.
Pursues professional growth and development through seminars, workshops, and professional affiliations to maintain certification/licensure, and/or keep abreast of latest trends in field; provides education to staff following attendance at seminars, workshops conferences.
Acts as a preceptor to occupational therapy and occupational therapist assistant students after working at least one year in current position.
Demonstrates competence with daily operations within discipline such as managing schedule, successfully prioritizing patient care.
Assists in the development, implementation and assessment of new programs, clinical research and special community projects needs/opportunities arise.
Participates in performance improvement projects; makes recommendations for improvement.
Communicates effectively with all levels of staff. Fosters the development of teamwork within the department while meeting the needs of departments being served.
QualificationsBasic education, experience and skills required for consideration:
Master’s Degree or equivalent in Occupational Therapy.
Entry level position, No experience required, only preferred. Prefer acute care internship experience.
Required Certification/Licensure:
Current Occupational Therapist license in the State of California, or licensed applicant status in the state of California.
CPR Certification
For pediatric service, CCS Panel provider or complete application within 60 days of hire or when hours attained.
Additional Information:
Per Diem
Days
City of Hope is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability.
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