Please Contact: To discuss this amazing opportunity, reach out to our Talent Acquisition Specialist Anshik Kulshrestha at email address Anshik.Kulshrestha@generistek.com can be reached on # 630-576-1931. We have Permanent role Director of Occupational Therapy for our client at King City, CA. Please let me know if you or any of your friends would be interested in this position.

Position Details: Director of Occupational Therapy- King City, CA Location : King City, CA 93930 Project Duration : Fulltime / Permanent Salary : $119K - $158K (based on years of experience) Shift Timing : Days

Job Description: Director oversees and coordinates the clinical education and competency process for the Occupational Therapy staff, including direct supervision of certified Occupational Therapy assistants (COTAs) and Rehabilitation Technicians. The Director ensures compliance with all applicable regulations, policies, and professional standards. The role includes oversight of Occupational Therapy policy and procedure manual addressing scope of care, evaluation/treatment standards, discharge planning and documentation. Director evaluates and treats patients 80% of the time and assists with program development and other administrative tasks, as assigned, the remaining 20% of the time. Employee will function in accordance with their State Practice Act.

PERFORMANCE DIMENSIONS AND TASKS: Essential Function:

Director Functions: Ensures OT department licensed personnel maintain current, required credentials, and Creates and implements required policies and procedures as well as staff Clinical Competencies Present Occupational Therapy Policies and Procedures to Medical Staff Executive Committee, Administration and Governing Board for review and approval annually Assesses, introduces, and improves performance competencies Acts as a Preceptor and Mentor Maintains current knowledge of clinical developments, new techniques, and regulatory updates, as they pertain to Occupation therapy Services, etc. Develop staffing plan to ensure sufficient OT coverage based on patient volume and review with Department Manager Oversee Occupational Therapy staff including Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants and Rehab Technicians Oversee coordination of activity therapy services when appropriate Ensure Supervisor, or designated Occupational Therapist, participates in orientation for new hospital employees Conduct review of OT charts for policy adherence and provide quarterly reports to Executive leadership and Quality Committee and annual report to Medical Staff Executive Committee. Practices good and effective communication skills, whether on the phone and in person. Promotes a Culture of Safety by acting as a team player and team support person. Behavior and Actions while at work serve to promote a professional, friendly, and functional department. Maintains patient confidentiality within the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) guidelines. Completes tasks in a prompt, pleasant, and helpful manner when greeting patients, families, visitors, and co-workers. Division of duties involve 80% patient care and 20% administrative tasks. Well-developed ability to act as a clinical resource (e.g. assisting with new staff orientation, providing in-services to students, therapy and medical staff, participation in clinical education, and initiating dissemination of clinical information, to name a few). Manages the student program and serves as the liaison with university training programs Effectively utilizes the Cerner Electronic Medical Record and documents all communication regarding patients. Attends department meetings and training, as well as participates in quality improvement programs. Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS: Education: Graduate of a school of Occupational Therapy, approved by the respective American Occupational Therapy Associations - Required Currently licensed in the State of California by the Board of Medical Quality Assurance - Required Possess all additional qualifications as recommended by the professions' CA Therapy Board and the Rehabilitation Services Department - Required Member of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) - Preferred Work Experience: 5+ years of experience as a clinician in the practice of Occupational Therapy with demonstrated clinical expertise and certification in one or more clinical areas - Required Strong experience as a mentor and in a multidisciplinary environment, in hospital setting - Preferred Certified Clinical Instructor is - Preferred and highly recommended.

Skills Requirements: Required: Knowledge of established professional scheduling concepts, principles, and practices. Strong organizational skills, and the aptitude to balance and prioritize multiple projects and tasks with varying deadlines. Ability to exercise independent judgment and discretion. Experience working with frequent interruptions and limited supervision. Comfortable speaking in front of large groups. Experience with common computer applications and office duties (i.e., copying, filing, retrieval of medical records).

Preferred: Knowledge of healthcare terminology and abbreviations. Experience with Cerner Electronic Medical Record Experience with ICD-10/CPT coding. Language Requirements: Must be able to read and write and communicate effectively in English - Required Bilingual in English/Spanish - Preferred Physical Demands: Must be able to sit for 2 hours or more and stand/walk 6 hours or more per day. Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds. Special Demands: Willing to perform repetitive tasks. Ability to work with others and to perform a variety of assigned duties.

To discuss this amazing opportunity, reach out to our Talent Acquisition Specialist Anshik Kulshrestha at email address Anshik.Kulshrestha@generistek.com can be reached on # 630-576-1931.

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