Stanford Medicine Children's Health
Occupational Therapist II - Outpatient
Stanford Medicine Children's Health, Menlo Park, California, United States, 94029
Company Description
At Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford, we know world‑renowned care begins with world‑class caring. That's why we combine advanced technologies and breakthrough discoveries with family‑centered care. We provide our caregivers with continuing education and state‑of‑the‑art facilities, like the newly remodeled Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford. We need caring, committed people on our team – like you. Join us on our mission to heal humanity, one child and family at a time. Job ID:
LP_00021593-35 Job Summary
Occupational Therapist II provides services to develop, enhance or restore functional capacity of patients whose ability to cope with daily living tasks is threatened or impaired by physical illness or injury, psychosocial disabilities, aging process, or developmental deficits. The Therapist assesses and provides treatment in consultation with the patient, family and other appropriate persons. Duties include assessment, development, application and training in assistive technology devices, orthotic or prosthetic devices, pre‑vocational evaluation, psychosocial re‑conditioning, dysphagia evaluation and treatment, and environmental adaptation. The Therapist leads multidisciplinary discussions, serves as a clinical care advisor, supervises interns and assistants, participates in program development, performance improvement, departmental policies, and treats pediatric patients across all ages. Essential Functions Analyzes findings to determine therapy diagnosis and prognosis and designs a program to maximize outcomes and alleviate impairment and functional limitations; identifies the frequency and duration required to meet goals. Selects and administers appropriate assessment and treatment techniques. Performs age‑appropriate competency skills in area of practice and with respect to individual patient's problems. Discharges patient from treatment when appropriate with adequate discharge planning including equipment procurement and family training, and communicates this appropriately. Evaluates the need for, recommends, and trains in use of complex durable medical equipment, orthotics, prosthetics, and adaptive devices; fabricates orthotic and adaptive devices. Identifies departmental performance‑improvement issues and participates in activities such as chart reviews and workflow studies. Regularly re‑evaluates patient care services and programs, completing assignments in the departmental plan to improve services. Contributes to the development of departmental policies and procedures. Participates in new program development and develops treatment protocols for new patient populations. Identifies needs for equipment repair or upgrade to maintain quality of care and makes recommendations for selection and purchase of specific equipment and supplies. Initiates and participates in multidisciplinary care planning, including rounds and conferences, and teaches other care providers. May contact community agencies as needed to ensure continuity of service between hospital and community. Observes performance of tasks to identify specific supports or hinders performance in motor and process skills. Organizes and maintains a patient caseload consistent with department productivity standards. Schedules patients and informs supervisor of problems related to patient care delivery or caseload volume. Ensures documentation and billing are timely, accurate and complete, with precautions, monthly and discharge summaries. Participates in clinical teaching, including instruction of occupational therapy interns and other staff. Prepares and presents an in‑service at least once per year at a department meeting. Provides input regarding educational needs of staff and serves as a resource for those needs. May initiate clinical research within area of expertise with supervisor support. Provides mentoring to less experienced occupational therapists, serving as a role model and teacher. Participates in department, team, and discipline meetings. Performs all necessary patient care documentation, including assessment, plan of care, progress notes, discharge summaries, and charges for evaluation and treatment. Documentation reflects patient status, progress or change, participation by patient and family in goal setting and delivery of care. Performs complex patient care tasks under minimal supervision with advanced clinical reasoning, problem‑solving and treatment interventions. Assesses and treats patients within CA Licensing Board and AOTA scope of practice, including ADLs, cognitive and perceptual status, swallow evaluation, splinting, wheelchair fitting and seating. Provides direct patient care that meets department and professional standards of practice, including assessment, treatment, family training and discharge planning for inpatient and outpatient settings. Minimum Qualifications
Experience: 2 years of progressively responsible, directly related work experience. Education: Licensed/Certified Occupational Therapist by California Board of Occupational Therapy or equivalent. Additional Certifications: Basic Life Support by AHA or RQI Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support. Knowledge Ability to clinically supervise, train, and evaluate students/interns. Effective written and oral communication. Develop, implement, and adapt treatment programs. Evaluate patients, interpret clinical data, and make clinical judgments. Provide consultation to therapists and team members in designated specialty. Apply appropriate care and progress treatment based on professional standards and individual needs. Use sound clinical reasoning for appropriate interventions; demonstrate safety awareness and problem resolution. Work well with individuals at all levels of the organization. Knowledge of Code of Ethics and performance standards of the clinician’s professional organization. Knowledge of available equipment and vendors used in assigned area. Knowledge of basic business aspects: utilization management, charging practices, regulatory compliance. Knowledge of clinical supervision principles and instruction. Knowledge of computer systems and software used in functional area. Knowledge of evaluation and treatment methodologies for complex patients. Knowledge of legal issues affecting clinical practice. Knowledge of pathologies and injuries related to speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing disabilities. Knowledge of principles, methods, equipment, and theory of clinical specialty practice. Knowledge of regulatory practice requirements. Physical Requirements
The Physical Requirements and Working Conditions are available from the Occupational Health Department. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Pay Range
Compensation is based on the level and requirements of the role. Salary may be determined by education, experience, knowledge, skills, location, and abilities. Typically, new team members join at the minimum to mid salary range. Minimum to Midpoint Range (Hourly): $54.10 to $67.63. Senior Level
Not Applicable Employment Type
Full‑time Job Function
Health Care Provider Industries
Hospitals and Health Care Equal Opportunity Employer / EEO Statement
Stanford Medicine Children's Health (SMCH) strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity and non‑discrimination in all of its policies and practices, including all areas of employment. Accordingly, SMCH does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or disability, or the perception of any of the above. People of all genders, members of all racial and ethnic groups, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants with criminal convictions will be considered after an individualized assessment of the conviction and the job requirements, and where applicable, in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
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At Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford, we know world‑renowned care begins with world‑class caring. That's why we combine advanced technologies and breakthrough discoveries with family‑centered care. We provide our caregivers with continuing education and state‑of‑the‑art facilities, like the newly remodeled Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford. We need caring, committed people on our team – like you. Join us on our mission to heal humanity, one child and family at a time. Job ID:
LP_00021593-35 Job Summary
Occupational Therapist II provides services to develop, enhance or restore functional capacity of patients whose ability to cope with daily living tasks is threatened or impaired by physical illness or injury, psychosocial disabilities, aging process, or developmental deficits. The Therapist assesses and provides treatment in consultation with the patient, family and other appropriate persons. Duties include assessment, development, application and training in assistive technology devices, orthotic or prosthetic devices, pre‑vocational evaluation, psychosocial re‑conditioning, dysphagia evaluation and treatment, and environmental adaptation. The Therapist leads multidisciplinary discussions, serves as a clinical care advisor, supervises interns and assistants, participates in program development, performance improvement, departmental policies, and treats pediatric patients across all ages. Essential Functions Analyzes findings to determine therapy diagnosis and prognosis and designs a program to maximize outcomes and alleviate impairment and functional limitations; identifies the frequency and duration required to meet goals. Selects and administers appropriate assessment and treatment techniques. Performs age‑appropriate competency skills in area of practice and with respect to individual patient's problems. Discharges patient from treatment when appropriate with adequate discharge planning including equipment procurement and family training, and communicates this appropriately. Evaluates the need for, recommends, and trains in use of complex durable medical equipment, orthotics, prosthetics, and adaptive devices; fabricates orthotic and adaptive devices. Identifies departmental performance‑improvement issues and participates in activities such as chart reviews and workflow studies. Regularly re‑evaluates patient care services and programs, completing assignments in the departmental plan to improve services. Contributes to the development of departmental policies and procedures. Participates in new program development and develops treatment protocols for new patient populations. Identifies needs for equipment repair or upgrade to maintain quality of care and makes recommendations for selection and purchase of specific equipment and supplies. Initiates and participates in multidisciplinary care planning, including rounds and conferences, and teaches other care providers. May contact community agencies as needed to ensure continuity of service between hospital and community. Observes performance of tasks to identify specific supports or hinders performance in motor and process skills. Organizes and maintains a patient caseload consistent with department productivity standards. Schedules patients and informs supervisor of problems related to patient care delivery or caseload volume. Ensures documentation and billing are timely, accurate and complete, with precautions, monthly and discharge summaries. Participates in clinical teaching, including instruction of occupational therapy interns and other staff. Prepares and presents an in‑service at least once per year at a department meeting. Provides input regarding educational needs of staff and serves as a resource for those needs. May initiate clinical research within area of expertise with supervisor support. Provides mentoring to less experienced occupational therapists, serving as a role model and teacher. Participates in department, team, and discipline meetings. Performs all necessary patient care documentation, including assessment, plan of care, progress notes, discharge summaries, and charges for evaluation and treatment. Documentation reflects patient status, progress or change, participation by patient and family in goal setting and delivery of care. Performs complex patient care tasks under minimal supervision with advanced clinical reasoning, problem‑solving and treatment interventions. Assesses and treats patients within CA Licensing Board and AOTA scope of practice, including ADLs, cognitive and perceptual status, swallow evaluation, splinting, wheelchair fitting and seating. Provides direct patient care that meets department and professional standards of practice, including assessment, treatment, family training and discharge planning for inpatient and outpatient settings. Minimum Qualifications
Experience: 2 years of progressively responsible, directly related work experience. Education: Licensed/Certified Occupational Therapist by California Board of Occupational Therapy or equivalent. Additional Certifications: Basic Life Support by AHA or RQI Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support. Knowledge Ability to clinically supervise, train, and evaluate students/interns. Effective written and oral communication. Develop, implement, and adapt treatment programs. Evaluate patients, interpret clinical data, and make clinical judgments. Provide consultation to therapists and team members in designated specialty. Apply appropriate care and progress treatment based on professional standards and individual needs. Use sound clinical reasoning for appropriate interventions; demonstrate safety awareness and problem resolution. Work well with individuals at all levels of the organization. Knowledge of Code of Ethics and performance standards of the clinician’s professional organization. Knowledge of available equipment and vendors used in assigned area. Knowledge of basic business aspects: utilization management, charging practices, regulatory compliance. Knowledge of clinical supervision principles and instruction. Knowledge of computer systems and software used in functional area. Knowledge of evaluation and treatment methodologies for complex patients. Knowledge of legal issues affecting clinical practice. Knowledge of pathologies and injuries related to speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing disabilities. Knowledge of principles, methods, equipment, and theory of clinical specialty practice. Knowledge of regulatory practice requirements. Physical Requirements
The Physical Requirements and Working Conditions are available from the Occupational Health Department. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Pay Range
Compensation is based on the level and requirements of the role. Salary may be determined by education, experience, knowledge, skills, location, and abilities. Typically, new team members join at the minimum to mid salary range. Minimum to Midpoint Range (Hourly): $54.10 to $67.63. Senior Level
Not Applicable Employment Type
Full‑time Job Function
Health Care Provider Industries
Hospitals and Health Care Equal Opportunity Employer / EEO Statement
Stanford Medicine Children's Health (SMCH) strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity and non‑discrimination in all of its policies and practices, including all areas of employment. Accordingly, SMCH does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or disability, or the perception of any of the above. People of all genders, members of all racial and ethnic groups, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants with criminal convictions will be considered after an individualized assessment of the conviction and the job requirements, and where applicable, in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
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