Occupational Therapist - Inpatient Rehab / Acute Care

Hours: Full Time and Part Time available

As an Inpatient Occupational Therapist (OT), you'll work one-on-one with hospitalized patients to bring them a sense of normalcy and independence through self-care management and Activities of Daily Living. You are comfortable communicating and educating patients, family members, and caregivers on how to best assist with daily routines. This role gives you the opportunity for interdisciplinary team collaboration to ensure the best and most evidenced based practice for our patients.

Clinic Information: PT Solutions Physical Therapy partners with Adventist Health Bakersfield to provide quality occupational therapy, physical therapy, and speech-language pathology for patients with a vast range of medical diagnoses. Adventist Health Bakersfield is a 254-bed inpatient, Acute Care, level III trauma center that holds Joint Commission accreditation for Primary Stroke Center and Sepsis. It accredited for Chest Pain Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery and Commission on Cancer. Adventist Health Bakersfield is also a Blue Distinction Center+ for both knee and hip replacement and spine surgery. As a clinician here you will work with an interdisciplinary team and evaluate, treat, and reassess patients in all areas of the hospital. Adventist Health Bakersfield is 100 miles north of Los Angeles and home to the famous Kern River. 

What You Will Get 

In addition to the standard benefit offering, you can expect to receive: 

• Local and national organization dues and license renewal reimbursement 

• Mentorship and fully covered continuing education courses 

• Experience working with a diverse patient population in neuro, trauma, ortho, and hand therapy 

• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Extended Illness Bank (EIB) accrual 

Your Responsibilities as an Occupational Therapist - Inpatient/Acute Care 

• Deliver evidence-based, quality care to each patient empowering them to previous level of functioning or proceed to next level of care 

• Establish timely treatment plans for each patient's specific needs 

• Demonstrate a positive connection with patient, fellow clinicians, and other team members 

• Build and maintain relationships throughout the hospital (I.e. physicians, case management, nurses, etc) 

Qualifications 

• Graduate ofanAOTA approvedoccupationaltherapy program 

• State Licensure 

• Registered with NBCOT 

• Basic Life Support Certification from the American Heart Association 

Compensation

Estimated at $90,000-$130,000 annually (this does not include the available incentives and sign-on bonus)

Expanding Access to Quality Care

At PT Solutions, we're more than colleagues; we're a tight-knit community united in our mission to expand access to quality care. Our commitment to you is evident in our industry-leading professional development opportunities. From ongoing evidence-based clinical education to dedicated mentorship opportunities and an APTA-accredited Orthopaedic Residency Program, we propel our clinicians toward excellence in physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech-language pathology, and athletic training.

As we aim to be the go-to rehabilitation provider, we seek committed professionals eager to join us in that mission. A career with PT Solutions is an opportunity to shape the industry and make a lasting impact. 

Let's go further together and transform care. Join the #PTSLife today! 

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