Impactful Occupational Therapist | Full-Time & PRN

North Starr Post Acute Care; Turlock (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

North Starr Post Acute Care in California is seeking a licensed Occupational Therapist for full-time and PRN roles. The OT will evaluate, plan, and implement treatment programs to help patients develop, recover, or maintain daily living and work skills for independent functioning.

The role requires a BS/MS in Occupational Therapy and current licensure, with experience in HIPAA protocols. Responsibilities include documentation, treatment adaptations, and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams

Qualifications

• BS or Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Current Occupational Therapy license for state of operation.
• Experience with HIPAA protocol and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Modify the treatment plan based on the patient's responses.
• Provide treatment in accordance with established standards of practice.
• Document all care, submit required paperwork daily.
• Evaluate and treat patient populations including those with complex therapy needs.
• Support patients to help them progress towards the goals agreed upon with the occupational therapist.
• Assist with and participate in quality assurance program as required.
• Ensure compliance with all community mandatory education, training, and competence programs.
• Maintain professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc.
• Communicate with supervisor and other team members regarding patient progress, barriers, and plans.
• Communicate with the medical staff, nursing personnel, and other department supervisors.
• Screen patients based upon identified need per State Practice Act.
• Recommend adaptive devices or other equipment.
• Remain knowledgeable of state practice acts and ensure the level of supervision for Occupational Therapy Assistants meets standards.
• Assist with cleaning maintenance of treatment area and department.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Supervisor and/or Manager

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Detail orientation

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Instruction following

Interpersonal skills

Education

BS or MS in Occupational Therapy

Job description

North Starr Post Acute Care in California is seeking a licensed Occupational Therapist for full-time and PRN roles. The OT will evaluate, plan, and implement treatment programs to help patients develop, recover, or maintain daily living and work skills for independent functioning.

The role requires a BS/MS in Occupational Therapy and current licensure, with experience in HIPAA protocols. Responsibilities include documentation, treatment adaptations, and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams