Occupational Therapist - LV Durango Family Medicine Clinic - Full Time 8 Hour Days (Non-Exempt) (Non-Union) - University of Southern California
Las Vegas, NV
About the Job
To develop and implement occupational therapy services and direct patient care in coordination with the interdisciplinary team and in compliance with organizational goals and appropriate regulatory agencies. Under the supervision of the Chief of Occupational Therapy, provides occupational therapy care to adolescent, adult and geriatric patients with various diagnoses. Major duties include patient evaluation and treatment planning for effective patient outcomes, problem resolution, patient care documentation, attendance at patient care related meetings, the delegation of duties to support personnel, participation as a member of a team, maintenance of an appropriate level of productivity, participation in performance improvement activities. Under the supervision of the Chief Medical Officer of KCMG, Nevada division, the Occupational Therapist will develop and implement occupational therapy services and direct patient care in coordination with the interdisciplinary team and in compliance with organizational goals and appropriate regulatory agencies. Provides occupational therapy services to adolescent, adult and geriatric patients utilizing the Lifestyle Redesign intervention framework with a focus on diabetes prevention and management. Major duties include conducting occupational therapy evaluations and treatment planning to support chronic condition management, timely and effective patient care documentation, attendance at patient care related meetings, the delegation of duties to support personnel, participation as a member of a team, maintenance of productivity expectations, and participation in performance improvement activities. Essential Duties: Upon referral of a patient to occupational therapy services, the occupational therapist assesses and evaluates patient’s utilizing the Lifestyle Redesign intervention framework. Plans, coordinates, and implements appropriate occupational therapy services. Monitors progress and reviews with other interdisciplinary team members and relevant medical personnel. Effectively manages a full patient caseload, which includes all aspects (i.e. patient care, documentation and communication, and assists in meeting departmental efficiency requirements). Documents patient treatment and progress in accordance with third party payer guidelines and departmental policy. Consults with referring providers regarding evaluation, treatment and progress of patients and makes recommendations for care follow up. Organizes unscheduled non –productive time (i.e. Patient not available, outpatient cancellation, etc.), able to improve department efficiency (ie. Assists other staff, projects, other documentation), while still maintaining a full caseload. Maintains compliance with established University and department policies and procedures, quality assurance, safety, environmental, infection control and complies with requirements of regulatory agencies. Participates in knowledge dissemination with peers, staff, interdisciplinary colleagues, and general public. Participates in quality assurance programming and continuously evaluates services to ensure highest standards of patient care are maintained. Participates in in-service education programs and professional associations. Performs other duties as assigned. Required Qualifications: Req High school or equivalent Req Specialized/technical training Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program approved by the American Occupational Therapy Association. Req Bachelor’s Degree Req 0-1 year Lifestyle Redesign; health promotion and disease prevention; diabetes management; chronic condition management; behavioral health Req Must demonstrate knowledge of current practice in the field of Occupational Therapy. Req Effective verbal and written communication skills, and mature and sound judgment.
Preferred Qualifications:
Pref Master’s degree Pref Ph.D. or equivalent doctorate Pref Bilingual; Spanish preferred. Required Licenses/Certifications: Req Occupational Therapist - OT (CA BOT) If no certification upon hire, one must be obtained within 90 days of hire. *A Limited Permit status from CBOT is required for no loner than 90 days post-hire. Req Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider from American Heart Association Req Fire Life Safety Training (LA City) If no card upon hire, one must be obtained within 30 days of hire and maintained by renewal before expiration date. (Required within LA City only) Req Occupational Therapist - OT Current Nevada license to practice Occupational Therapy required. Temporary licenses may be used until a standard license is obtained. Standard license must be obtained within 90 days of hire date. *If work state is Nevada, exempt from California License requirement. The hourly rate range for this position is $39.00 - $63.95. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations. USC is a smoke-free environment USC is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or USC policy. USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal records in a manner consistent with applicable laws and regulations, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for employers and the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and with due consideration for patient and student safety. Please refer to the Background Screening Policy Appendix D for specific employment screen implications for the position for which you are applying. We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact USC Human Resources by phone at (213) 821-8100, or by email at uschr@usc.edu. Inquiries will be treated as confidential to the extent permitted by law. Read USC’s Clery Act Annual Security Report Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Plan Pay Transparency Non-Discrimination USC is an E-Verify Employer Digital Accessibility If you are a current USC employee, please apply to this USC job posting in Workday by copying and pasting this link into your browser: https://wd5.myworkday.com/usc/d/inst/1$9925/9925$113514.htmld USC is a leading private research university located in the heart of downtown Los Angeles – a global center for arts, technology and international business. As the largest private employer in the city – responsible for more than $5 billion annually in economic activity in the region – we offer the opportunity to work in a dynamic and diverse environment, in careers that span a broad spectrum of talents and skills. As a USC employee, you will enjoy excellent benefits and perks, and you will be a member of the Trojan Family - the faculty, staff, students and alumni who make USC a great place to work. Application help If you need assistance during the application process, see our application help. (If you already work for USC, see Your USC career.) At any point you may also contact our HR Service Center for help at (213) 821-8100 or uschr@usc.edu.
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