Occupational Therapist

Rady Childrens Hospital San Diego Blair Search Partners

OUR STORY

Rady Children’s Hospital San Diego (RCHSD) is the only hospital in the San Diego area dedicated exclusively to pediatric healthcare, and the region’s only designated trauma center and institution delivering tertiary and quaternary pediatric care. In affiliation with the University of California San Diego School of Medicine, we play a vital role as the region’s teaching hospital for the next generation of pediatric physicians. We are also a major pediatric clinical research center, working in collaboration with world-renowned institutions, including UC San Diego and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Ranked in all 10 pediatric specialties surveyed by U.S. News & World Report, Rady Children’s has achieved Magnet® designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center, recognized as the gold standard in nursing excellence, ranked among the World’s Best Specialized Hospitals by Newsweek, and earned Great Place to Work Certification, a badge of honor validating our exceptional employee experience and workplace culture.  For more information, please visit: www.rchsd.org.

LEADERSHIP & CULTURE

The Occupational Therapy Department at Rady Children’s empowers children of all ages to participate in daily activities by helping them develop their motor, cognitive, social, and adaptive skills.  The department is led by a dynamic leadership team dedicated to fostering a culture of inclusivity, transparency, and professional growth. The Occupational Therapist (OT) will report to Kimberly Arndt, supervisor of occupational therapy. Kimberly has been with the organization since 2001 and has over 20 years of pediatric experience in the field, including clinical expertise in the areas of feeding, autism, and sensory integration. She served as the lead therapist for the department from 2014-2019, before transitioning into a supervisory role.  The OT will join a dynamic team of 50 professionals across 5 locations, including 3 clinicians at this location, working collaboratively to support the developmental growth of children throughout San Diego and Riverside Counties.

BENEFITS & FEATURES

  • Salary $43.57 – $65.35 Depending on years of experience.
  • Incentive program – with an earning potential of up to $6,500 per year.
  • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
  • 403(b) with employer match
  • Paid days off
  • Paid sick days
  • Paid holidays
  • Alexas PLAYC discount (onsite preschool)
  • Educational and mentorship opportunities
  • Relocation assistance

LOCATION

This position is based out of RCHSD’s Murrieta Medical Plaza, a new state-of-the-art outpatient pediatric center located at 25170 Hancock Ave., Murrieta, CA 92562. The Murrieta Medical Plaza provides a wide range of pediatric services, including primary care and 15 specialty clinics. In addition to occupational therapy, various developmental services are offered at the Murrieta Medical Plaza, including physical therapy, speech-language pathology, developmental evaluations, and the Alexa’s PLAYC (Playful Learning Academy for Young Children) childcare center.

POSITION SUMMARY

Reporting to Kimberly Arndt, our Supervisor of Occupational Therapy, the Occupational Therapist (OT) will be responsible for providing exceptional patient care at RCHSD’s Murrieta Medical Plaza. The OT will independently evaluate the functional ability of patients through the administration and interpretation of standardized tests, clinical observation, and patient/family interviews. They will create individualized treatment and educational plans and provide patient/family counseling and training. The OT will develop and implement innovative and specific treatment plans to maximize the patient’s functional potential or return to the previous level of functioning, based on clinical findings. This is a highly collaborative role, consulting with the medical team and allied health professionals and documenting all pertinent clinical findings to render a comprehensive, family-based, or individual intervention plan. Proficiency in the care of patients with feeding and/or swallowing impairments is required. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced, compassionate, occupational therapist to join a dynamic team dedicated to supporting the developmental growth of children throughout San Diego and Riverside Counties.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Providing Quality Care & Service:

  • Actively support and promote our goal of being a world-class organization through excellence in care, education, research, and advocacy.
  • Identify patients’ needs through critical analysis of clinical data to develop and execute a comprehensive plan of care.
  • Determine and administer appropriate screening or diagnostic battery and interpret findings.
  • Make service delivery decisions, such as eligibility, frequency, and duration of treatment; communicate treatment plans to the referring physician and others.
  • Document the provision of all services following department and hospital policies and procedures.
  • Assist to educate, supervise and mentor clinicians, assistants, aides, and others.

Putting People First:

    • Manage patient information appropriately to protect privacy and confidentiality.
    • Treat team members, patients, families, and others with dignity and respect.
    • Analyze and solve problems by working towards a solution.
    • Develop and maintain positive work relationships and support team member contributions.
    • Use the AIDET customer service model to decrease customer anxiety, increase customer compliance, improve outcomes, and increase customer satisfaction.
    • Contribute to an environment where differences are valued and encouraged by establishing and maintaining effective relationships with patients and families from diverse backgrounds.

BACKGROUND PROFILE

  • At least 3 years of experience working in a pediatric setting with advanced proficiency in the care of patients with feeding and/or swallowing impairments.
  • Current California license in OT or eligible if new grad or licensed in another state.
  • NBCOT: National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy.
  • CPR/BLS Certification issued by the American Heart Association.

FURTHER INFORMATION

COVID-19 VACCINATION POLICY

Rady Children’s Hospital San Diego requires employees to be fully vaccinated and boosted as a condition of employment, subject to accommodation obligations.

FOR MORE INFORMATION, OR TO APPLY, PLEASE CONTACT:

FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO APPLY, PLEASE CONTACT:

Katie Do, Director, Blair Search Partners
1855 1st Ave., Suite 300, San Diego, CA 92101
katie@blairsearchpartners.com