Lifepoint Health·Arroyo Grande, California
The Occupational Therapist evaluates patients and develops individualized treatment plans to improve functional independence and daily living skills. Responsibilities include providing therapeutic interventions, documenting progress, and collaborating with healthcare professionals and families.
Occupational Therapist (OT) - Acute Rehabilitation
$38.40-$65.00 per hour
Superior Outcomes, Supportive Leadership, Career Advancement
Your experience matters
At Arroyo Grande Community Hospital ARU, we are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. Here, you're not just valued as an employee, but as a person. As an Occupational Therapist joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion, and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.
How you'll contribute
The Occupational Therapist is responsible for evaluating patients and developing treatment plans that promote the ability to perform daily activities and improve functional independence.
Essential Functions
Evaluate patient conditions and develop individualized treatment plans.
Provide therapeutic interventions to enhance patients’ daily living skills.
Document treatment sessions and patient progress accurately and timely.
Collaborate with other healthcare professionals and families on care planning.
Educate patients and caregivers on adaptive techniques and equipment.
Maintain compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Fundamental to providing great care is supporting and rewarding our team. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:
Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
About us
Arroyo Grande Community Hospital ARU is a 20-bed hospital located in Arroyo Grande, California, and is part of Lifepoint Health [https://lifepointhealth.net/locations], a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier® with acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast. From your first day to your next career milestone-your experience matters.
Lifepoint Rehabilitation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Lifepoint Rehabilitation is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.
Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier.
Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities.
We believe that success is achieved through talented people.
We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.
We employ and provide care to people from all walks of life.
We are committed to promoting healing, providing hope, preserving dignity and producing value with an inclusive workforce in which diversity is leveraged, respected, and reflective of the patients, family members, customers and team members we serve.
Candidates must be graduates of an accredited occupational therapy program with a current license to practice and CPR certification. Experience in inpatient rehabilitation is preferred.
Market context
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