Clinical Specialist

4 weeks ago


Los Angeles, California, United States Kaiser Permanente Full time
Job Summary:

The Clinical Specialist - OT at Kaiser Permanente practices under indirect supervision to design, deliver, and evaluate treatment plans in a recognized area of specialized practice such as hand therapy, adult neuro rehab, pediatrics, spinal cord injury, and assisted technology. This role involves facilitating the development and rehabilitation of patients/members with physical, mental, or emotional disabilities, and assisting them in developing or regaining physical or mental functioning or adjusting to functional limitations at an optimal level of independence. In addition to providing direct patient care, the Clinical Specialist - OT acts as an expert resource, educator, and mentor to students and staff in the assigned area of clinical specialty.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Uphold Kaiser Permanente's policies and procedures, principles of responsibilities, and applicable state, federal, and local laws.
  • Design and deliver in-service training programs in assigned areas of specialty clinical practice for students and staff.
  • Assess patients' conditions at the onset and through all phases of the occupational therapy treatment program on a routine basis.
  • Obtain accurate and complete histories through clinical observation and interaction with patients.
  • Perform appropriate examinations, using specialized evaluation procedures, tests, and/or evaluations to assess physical, sensory, and/or psychosocial dysfunction.
  • Interpret evaluation findings to determine the nature and degree of dysfunction.
  • Establish measurable treatment goals and develop appropriate treatment plans to achieve those goals.
  • Reassess clinical signs and symptoms to determine the effectiveness of treatment, progress toward goals, and the need for modification of treatment and/or goals.
  • Consult with referring physicians regarding treatment requests that are contraindicated relative to patients' physical conditions or medical histories.
  • Delegate appropriately to support personnel.
  • Plan appropriate treatment plans utilizing selected methods to achieve desired treatment objectives, clinical outcomes, and goals for patients needing specialized rehabilitation.
Basic Qualifications:

Education and Experience:
  • Graduation from an Occupational Therapy educational program approved by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education.
  • Completion of 6-9 months of supervised clinical Occupational Therapy fieldwork approved by the California Board of Occupational Therapy and arranged by an accredited educational institute.
  • Completion of a minimum 200 hours of specialized education in an AOTCB specialty, plus two (2) years of full-time clinical experience as a registered Occupational Therapist, including six (6) months clinical experience in an AOTCB recognized area of specialized practice.
License, Certification, Registration:
  • Occupational Therapist License (California)
  • Basic Life Support
  • National Provider Identifier
  • Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation
Additional Requirements:
  • Completion of pre-employment and annual physicals.
  • Completion of annual skills competency assessment.
  • Competence in basic safety and infection control procedures, i.e., proper body mechanics, universal precautions.


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