Occupational Therapist Jobs - Chico, California
Mediscan is currently hiring Occupational Therapists to work jobs in the city of Chico, California.
Location:
Chico is the most populous city in Butte County, California, United States. The population was 59,954 at the 2000 census but was estimated to have grown to 86,949 as of 2008. The city is a cultural, economic, and educational center of the northern Sacramento Valley and home to both Chico State University and Bidwell Park, one of the country's 25 largest municipal parks and the 13th largest municipally-owned park.
Other cities in close proximity to the Chico Metropolitan Area (population 212,000) include Paradise and Oroville, while local towns and villages (unincorporated areas) include Durham, Cohasset, Dayton, Hamilton City, Nord, and Forest Ranch.
The official city nickname is "City of Roses," according to the Seal of the City of Chico, California. Chico has been designated as a Tree City USA for 23 years by the Arbor Day Foundation.
View ALL Occupational Therapist Jobs in California
JOB DETAILS:
Occupational therapists help patients of all ages who have limited abilities establish, develop and/or maintain the ability to complete
daily functions and tasks. Through regular therapy sessions, occupational therapists work one-on-one with patients, focusing
on their individual needs to help them achieve improved quality of life and a sense of independence. Occupational therapy
concentrates on ameliorating the physical, mental, social and emotional sources of patients’ disabilities.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
Have successfully completed and graduated from an accredited occupational therapy professional program
Completed all fieldwork requirements.
Licenses or Certification:
Current state license
Documentation of Occupational Therapy training (CEU’s)
BLS
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Lifts, positions, pushes and transfers patients and or supplies and equipment. Must be able to lift up to 60 lbs. Key board activity and equipment maneuvering, view screen and assess patients while scanning.
ACCOUNTABILITY
Therapist
reports to the Recruiting Manager and or Account Executive. This position will also have accountability to the Department Manager or Supervisor.
* Please note - availability may vary. If current position is filled, our specialists will actively find you employment opportunities in the desired locations you choose.
