Occupational Hand Therapist II, Ambulatory
Sutter Health·Sutter County, California
Sutter Health·Sutter County, California
The role is independently responsible for assessing, planning, organizing, and participating in rehabilitative programs to restore daily living skills for persons with disabilities or developmental delays. This includes gaining patient cooperation, adhering to regulations, and providing clinical supervision to assistants, aides, and students.
EDUCATION: Graduate of accredited occupational therapy program. CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE: OT-Occupational Therapist BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider TYPICAL EXPERIENCE: 2 years recent relevant experience SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE: Critical thinking, complex problems solving, decisive judgement and ability to work independently. Knowledge and application of professional practice and regulatory requirements. Must be able to work in demanding work environment, organize multiple priorities completing work duties within expected timelines and requirements. Computer and required technology proficiency/competencies. Demonstrates effective and efficient professional communication (verbal & written) skills as well as interpersonal skills, conflict resolution, teamwork/collaboration, customer service and community relations abilities. Able to retain and apply new knowledge & skills. Keeps abreast of professional practice development and advancement. Job Shift: Days Schedule: Full Time Days of the Week: Monday - Friday Weekend Requirements: None
Yes Unions: No Position Status: Exempt Weekly Hours: 40 Employee Status: Regular Employees of Sutter Health and its entities may handle hazardous drugs in the course of their work, including patient care, which requires them to manage, store, prepare, receive, unpack, transport, dispose of, or administer drugs identified as hazardous or potentially hazardous by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and in accordance with the USP 800 guidelines. Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans. Pay Range is $122,116.80 to $170,955.20 / annual salary The compensation range may vary based on the geographic location where the position is filled. Total compensation considers multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.
Candidates must be graduates of an accredited occupational therapy program and possess Occupational Therapist (OT) and Basic Life Support (BLS) certifications. A minimum of two years of recent relevant experience is required, along with strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
Market context
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