Occupational Therapist

About Sequoia Hospital – Hello HumankindnessDignity Health Sequoia Hospital is an accredited not-for-profit community hospital providing innovative and exceptional health care for generations of Bay Area residents. Sequoia’s Heart and Vascular Institute is a nationally known pioneer in advanced cardiac care affiliated with the Cleveland Clinic Heart and Vascular Institute. Sequoia has received national recognition from Healthgrades for superior patient safety and was named as one of America’s top 100 hospitals for cardiac care. Our Total Joint Replacement program is a designated Blue Distinction Center for Knee and Hip Replacement. Our Birth Center is consistently ranked as a favorite among Peninsula families. We are also known for our comprehensive emergency care and leading-edge tomosynthesis 3-D mammogram technology. Our Pavilion combines the most advanced medical and surgical services with a unique healing environment including private spacious rooms and inviting garden areas.

Position Summary:

• Provides Occupational Therapy assessment and therapeutic interventions to individuals within a wide range of diagnoses including general medical, orthopedic, neurologic and cardiovascular in the area of functional activities related to activities of daily living, upper body strength and mobility.
• Provides education to patients, appropriate family members and friends in order to restore patient's functional independence and reduce or prevent long term disability.
• Assists the patients to reach their maximum potential and return to their family and community.
• Coordinates and collaborates with other disciplines and implements the programs of the Rehabilitation Department under the general direction of the Rehabilitation Manager.

Minimum:

• Graduate of an accrediated school of Occupational Therapy
• Basic Life Support - AHA (CT CPRBLS)
• CERT Occupational Therapy (CT OT)

Preferred:

• One (1) year of experience preferred as an O.T.R. in a physical disabilities setting, in acute care or acute rehabilitation.
• Prefer affiliation with AOTA.
• Prefer experience with rehab therapy either through educational affiliations or prior work experience.