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Pays $49.6-$68.03/hr — Occupational Therapist market median is ~$113k (6 jobs)

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Adventist Health
Bakersfield, California

Occupational Therapist (Per Diem, Day)

Occupational TherapistIncludes callPer Diem
Posted 5mo ago

About the Role

Per diem day shift occupational therapist at a 254-bed acute care hospital in Bakersfield, CA. $103K-$142K.

Join Adventist Health as a Occupational Therapist – Per Diem, Day Shift in Bakersfield, California.

Key Responsibilities

  • Completes evaluations to ensure quality standards and addresses assessment areas that require attention. Uses appropriate clinical techniques and tools and establishes individualized treatment plans for patients.
  • Provides therapy interventions using appropriate treatment protocols and techniques. Establishes individualized care and discharge plans and ensures plans are communicated to appropriate parties.
  • Completes comprehensive and accurate clinical documentation within established deadlines.
  • Supervises assigned assistants.

Requirements

  • Master's degree in Occupational Therapy or Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD): Required; only if obtained license on or after January 2007; or foreign equivalent.
  • Two years' occupational therapy experience: Preferred Licenses/Certifications:
  • Occupational Therapy licensure in state of practice: Required
  • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) or Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQIBLS) certification: Required Facility Specific License/Certifications:

Benefits & Compensation

  • Pay rate: $49.60 - $68.03/hour.
  • PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).

Work Schedule

  • Per Diem position.
  • On-site position.

This position offers student loan benefits. Work with Adventist Health in Bakersfield, California.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Certifications

BLS

Key Skills

Occupational TherapyTreatment PlanningPatient EvaluationTherapy InterventionsClinical DocumentationDischarge PlanningCPR CertificationBLS CertificationSupervisionInterdisciplinary Collaboration

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 3.0/10 on work-life balance for Occupational Therapist roles.

Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...

Benefits analysis: Compared to 6 similar roles, this listing's benefits package ranks...

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About Adventist Health

Hospitals and Health Care
San Luis Obispo, California
201-500 employees
Website All Adventist Health jobs

Benefits & Perks

Day shift
Nonprofit health system
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