Pediatric Occupational Therapist - Feeding Specialist

Marian Regional Medical Center, a 191-bed facility located in Santa Maria, California, is recognized as one of the Top 250 Hospitals in the Nation by Healthgrades and was awarded Best Maternity Care by Newsweek. It ranks among 10% in the nation for safety core measures in cardiac services and has the only comprehensive cancer treatment and resource program from Los Angeles to San Francisco. Marians beautiful mission-style facility houses the latest technology to support excellent physicians and caregivers who deliver compassionate care each and every day. Marian Regional Medical Center is a part of Dignity Healths Southwest 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. Marian's offers Santa Maria Valley residents access to the most advanced technologies, an expanded and enhanced Emergency Department, Critical Care Unit, neonatal intensive care unit, and an array of women's services.

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In keeping with the Marian Regional Medical Center health care philosophy, the Registered Occupational Therapist II supports and promotes the provision of quality patient care under the direction of Registered Occupational Therapist Supervisor. Actively provides Occupational Therapy services to patients/residents, including evaluation and assessment, treatment program planning and implementation, related documentation and communication. Provides direct supervision of COTAs, students, volunteers and aides. Assists in the development and implementation of new programs and groups.

• Two (2) or more years of experience as a Registered Occupational Therapist.
• Certification by the American Occupational Therapy Certification Board (AOTCB) or satisfaction of any current state legal requirements. Competency as a generalpractitioner of Occupational Therapy as defined by AOTA.
• Certified in CPR.
• Communicate effectively in English both verbally and in writing, clearly, concisely, and accurately.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Knowledge of the principles, practices and standards and techniques of how to us and maintain Occupational Therapy equipment.
• Knowledge of safety and body mechanics to avoid injury to self or patient.
• Skill in writing reports, preparing correspondence and keeping patient care records.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients/residents, medical staff, and the public.
• Ability to evaluate utilization statistics and other data.
• Ability to communicate clearly. Ability to perform functions within established productivity standards.
• Approved for advanced practice in feeding by the California Board of Occupational Therapy.