Autonomous OT for SNF Rehab – Santa Monica

Lodi Nursing and Rehabilitation; Santa Monica (CA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan with company-m

Company-paid life insurance

Disability coverage

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Identity theft protection

Travel insurance

Paid time off

Santa Monica location advantage

Bene-Hub employee discounts

Job summary

Berkley West Healthcare Center in Santa Monica, CA seeks a licensed Occupational Therapist to join a high-performing rehabilitation team. The OT will lead evaluations, develop individualized care plans, and deliver therapies for ADLs/IADLs, cognitive retraining, and upper-extremity rehab.

We offer autonomy, above-market compensation, and a supportive, mission-driven environment near the California coast. The role includes supervising OTAs and aides, with opportunity for leadership and long-term

Qualifications

• Current, active, and unrestricted OT license in California.
• Graduate of an accredited OT program (Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate).
• NBCOT certification required.
• CPR/BLS certification (or willingness to obtain).
• Compliance with California OT Board CE requirements.
• Experience in skilled nursing or related medical setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive OT evaluations and re-evaluations per physician orders and CA standards.
• Develop and modify treatment plans with measurable goals.
• Deliver interventions addressing ADLs, IADLs, cognition, and upper extremity rehab.
• Recommend adaptive equipment and home/clinical environment modifications.
• Supervise OTAs and rehabilitation staff as allowed by CA state law.
• Communicate findings and progress to physicians, families, and team.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Decision making

Occupational therapy assessment

Autonomy in therapy planning

Education

OT degree (Bachelor/Master/Doctorate)

CA OT license

NBCOT certification

CPR/BLS certification

Continued CE compliance

Job description

Berkley West Healthcare Center in Santa Monica, CA seeks a licensed Occupational Therapist to join a high-performing rehabilitation team. The OT will lead evaluations, develop individualized care plans, and deliver therapies for ADLs/IADLs, cognitive retraining, and upper-extremity rehab.

We offer autonomy, above-market compensation, and a supportive, mission-driven environment near the California coast. The role includes supervising OTAs and aides, with opportunity for leadership and long-term