Sutter Health·Elk Grove, California
Independently provide specialized occupational therapy services, focusing on hand and upper extremity disorders for assigned patient populations. Mentor staff, develop educational curricula, and contribute to performance improvement initiatives while adhering to safety and regulatory standards.
EDUCATION: Graduate of an accredited occupational therapy program. CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE: OT-Occupational Therapist OR CHT-Certified Hand Therapist BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider Must possess one of the following: CHT-Certified Hand Therapist – Hand Therapy Certification Commission OR CBIS-Certified Brain Injury Specialist – Brain Injury Association of America OR PRPC-Pelvic Rehabilitation Practitioner Certified – Herman & Wallace Pelvic Rehabilitation Institute (H&W) OR PORI-Certified Oncology Therapist and Certified Oncology Specialist by Physiological Oncology Rehabilitation Institute OR LANA-Certified Lymphedema Therapist by the Lymphology Association of North America OR AOTA - American Occupational Therapy Associations Board Advanced Certification Programs OR CWS-Certified Wound Specialist for PT, OT by the American Board of Wound Management OR Duke/Emory University, University of Pitt Vestibular Rehabilitation Competency Based Course & Certification OR ATP - Assistive Technology Professional Certification by RESNA (Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America) OR IBCLC-International Board Certified Lactation Consultant by the International Board Certified Lactation Consult Commission TYPICAL EXPERIENCE: 6 years recent relevant experience SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE: Clinical specialty area depth knowledge and skill level demonstrated by certification & specialty practice competencies. Ability to teach/educate others, public speaking. Ability to assess competencies. Ability to develop training materials and competency assessments. Develop treatment protocols. Ability to extract Evidence-based practice (EBP) information and apply to clinical practice and training materials. Complex problem solver within and outside of department. Analyzes data/information from multiple sources. Collaborates with key stakeholders in developing solutions. Develops educational curriculum for staff training. Job Shift: Days Schedule: Full Time Days of the Week: Monday - Friday Weekend Requirements: Every other Weekend, Saturday
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 $134,638.40 to $188,489.60 / 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.
Requires graduation from an accredited occupational therapy program and at least six years of recent relevant experience. Must hold a current OT license and at least one specialty certification such as Certified Hand Therapist (CHT).
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