POSITION SUMMARY:

Plans and implements specific treatment programs for individual patients according to the principles and practices of occupational therapy in collaboration with a multi disciplinary treatment team.

EDUCATION / TRAINING / EXPERIENCE:

Minimum:

(1) Bachelors Degree from an accredited program in Occupational Therapy.

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS:

Minimum:

(1) Current California Occupational Therapist license  (2) American Occupational Therapy Board certification as a Registered Occupational Therapist (OTR), (2) BLS-C.

SKILLS / KNOWLEDGE / ABILITIES:

Must be able to follow instructions, work quickly and accurately in a fast paced environment. Analytical and grammatical skills are necessary to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.  Organizational and multi-tasking skills are essential.  Must be fluent in spoken and written English.  Must be able to fulfill the essential functions of the position.

PHYSICAL JOB CLASSIFICATION:

Very Heavy Work

PHYSICAL/COGNITIVE REQUIREMENTS:

Prolonged standing/walking. Uses all muscle groups for continuous lifting, pushing, pulling and transfer of patients. Requires manual dexterity and mobility.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

Performs the majority of work indoors protected from the elements.  May be exposed to: Dust, Fumes (Human Waste). Bodily Fluids, Heat, Cold, Noise, and Vibrations.

PATIENTS SERVED:

This position is responsible for age-related physiological, emotional and cognitive needs of the following age groups of patients: Pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric.  Includes, but not limited to:  physical growth and development differences.

NON-DISCRIMINATION/EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Doctors Medical Center (DMC) is committed to the principle and practice of equal opportunity for all employees. Administration of policies and practices regarding employment will be carried out without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, religious creed, sex, sexual prefernece, age (over 40), marital status, mental or physical, disability, medical condition, veteran status, or other protected classifications.

DMC will comply with all applicable federal and state laws prohibiting discrimination in employement decisions including: recruitment, hiring classification, and assignment; all forms of compensation and benefits; training/development, transfer, and promotion; lay-off, termination or discharge; or any other actions affecting the status of employment.

INTERNAL APPLICANTS: All applicants that are currently employees at Doctors Medical Center should not complete the online application.  Internal applicants must complete the Bid Request Form. The Bid Request Form can be obtained in the Human Resources Department.  All Bid Request Forms must be turned into Human Resources in order for the employee to be considered for the open position.