Geriatric Rehab Occupational Therapist

Rockport Healthcare Services; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Rockport Healthcare Services is seeking an Occupational Therapist to provide direct patient care and support within the therapy department. The role focuses on evaluating and treating patients, developing treatment plans, and communicating with families and physicians.

The position requires supervising Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants and aides, documenting services, and maintaining clinical standards.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Occupational Therapy evaluation and treatments.
• Ability to supervise and direct assistants and aides.
• Understanding of the principles of physical modalities in Occupational Therapy.
• Knowledge of prosthetic and orthotic devices ambulatory aids and training.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Ability to work with all types and levels of patients.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform accurate, comprehensive patient evaluations and develop treatment plans.
• Supervise OT Assistants and/or Aides in direct patient care.
• Document services in the medical record per regulatory and accrediting requirements.
• Communicate with supervisor and health team members regarding patient progress and plans.
• Instruct patients’ families or nursing staff in follow-up programs.
• Integrate findings from the interdisciplinary team into treatment assessments and recommendations.
• Prepare and present to rehab team conferences and care conferences.
• Maintain current knowledge through seminars and professional journals.

Skills

Occupational Therapy evaluation

Supervise assistants

Physical modalities knowledge

Prosthetic/orthotic devices

Medical terminology

Communication skills

Patient care with diverse populations

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Rockport Healthcare Services is seeking an Occupational Therapist to provide direct patient care and support within the therapy department. The role focuses on evaluating and treating patients, developing treatment plans, and communicating with families and physicians.

The position requires supervising Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants and aides, documenting services, and maintaining clinical standards.