Key Responsibilities:

• Assessment and Evaluation:
• Conduct thorough evaluations of clients' physical, emotional, and cognitive abilities.
• Identify and assess clients' needs, goals, and priorities through observations, interviews, and standardized assessments.
• Therapeutic Planning and Implementation:
• Develop and implement personalized occupational therapy plans to address clients' specific needs and goals.
• Utilize evidence-based interventions and therapeutic techniques to improve clients' functional abilities and overall quality of life.
• Client Care and Support:
• Provide direct therapy services to clients, including exercises, activities, and adaptive techniques.
• Educate and train clients and their families on strategies and techniques to support independence and enhance daily functioning.
• Collaboration and Communication:
• Work collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams, including physicians, nurses, psychologists, and social workers, to ensure comprehensive care.
• Maintain clear and accurate documentation of client progress, therapy plans, and treatment outcomes.
• Program Development:
• Contribute to the development and refinement of departmental programs and services.
• Participate in departmental meetings, training, and professional development activities.
• Compliance and Standards:
• Adhere to all relevant regulatory and ethical standards in occupational therapy practice.
• Ensure that therapy practices are in compliance with organizational policies and procedures.

Qualifications

Requirements:

• One year work experience in the acute hospital setting preferred.
• Experience in diagnosing and treating swallow disorders.
• Ability to analyze test results to determine patients' communicative abilities and to determine necessary therapy.
• Completion of Master's Degree required in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited educational institution.
• License to practice speech pathology by the California State Board of Medical Examiners and Certificate of clinical competence (ASHA) or a RPE/CFY applicant supervised by licensed Speech Pathologist following State and ASHA guidelines
• Current BLS Certificate required.

This opportunity offers the following:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Growth and development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries
• Competitive compensation
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
• 401k plan with company match
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Student Loan Repayment Assistance Program
  
  
  To apply this position kindly share your updated resume at chandan@itresourcehunter.us