Certified Occupational Assistant II - CommonSpirit Health

Overview:St. John’s Regional Medical Center located in Oxnard California is a recognized as a Top 250 Hospital in the Nation and as one of America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Care by Healthgrades. St. John’s Regional is a part of Dignity Health’s Southern California Division and is a member of CommonSpirit Health the largest not-for-profit health care system in the nation boasting an integrated network of top quality hospitals with physicians from the most prestigious medical schools and comprehensive outpatient services - all recognized for quality safety and service. Each hospital is supported by an active philanthropic Foundation to help meet the growing health care needs of our communities. Learn more at www.dignityhealth.org/StJohnsRegional.Responsibilities:

In keeping with the Dignity Health philosophy the Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant II is responsible for providing occupational therapy treatments to patients to restore maximum function under the direction of a registered occupational therapist. May supervise or be responsible for a particular program such as inservice coordinator.

This position is represented by SEIU-UHW and is covered by the terms and conditions of the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

KEY WORDS: OT ASSISTANT THERAPY HOSPITAL healthcar occupational therapy

Qualifications:

• Requires a CA Occupational Therapy Assistant License
• current CPR.
• Minimum of two to three years of progressive experience with the development of expertise in a given area of therapy.

Special Skills:

• Demonstrates good interpersonal skills and the ability to work tactfully and effectively with fellow staff members physicians hospital departments and the general public.
• Exceeds performance standards in working knowledge of standard occupational therapy practices procedures and equipment utilized in the department.
• Self motivated and able to achieve results through good organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently within scope of practice and be a functional team member in a team oriented environment.
• Demonstrates ability to organize and prioritize work efficiently while assuming additional responsibilities as assigned by manager/supervisor.