Lead Occupational Therapist – Geriatric Rehab

Delta Healthcare & Wellness Center; Visalia (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Delta Healthcare & Wellness Center is seeking an Occupational Therapist to provide direct patient care and support activities within the therapy department in Visalia, CA. The role focuses on restoring independence through comprehensive evaluations, treatment plans, and collaboration with the health care team.

Responsibilities include supervising aides, documenting care in records, communicating with families and physicians, and contributing to professional development.

Qualifications

• OT evaluation and treatments knowledge.
• Ability to supervise and direct assistants and aides.
• Strong communication with families, physicians and health team.
• Accurate documentation in medical records per regulations.

Responsibilities

• Aids in restoring independent function for patients following illness or injury.
• Develops treatment plans and obtains physician approvals.
• Supervises aides in direct patient care.
• Documents patient progress, plans, and discharge notes.
• Communicates patient progress with supervisor and health team.
• Educates families and nursing staff on follow-up programs.
• Interacts with patient and family to assess function and expectations.
• Coordinates with rehab team and discharge planners to optimize care.

Skills

OT evaluation & treatment

Supervising aides

Interdisciplinary communication

Documentation excellence

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s Degree in OT

Job description

Delta Healthcare & Wellness Center is seeking an Occupational Therapist to provide direct patient care and support activities within the therapy department in Visalia, CA. The role focuses on restoring independence through comprehensive evaluations, treatment plans, and collaboration with the health care team.

Responsibilities include supervising aides, documenting care in records, communicating with families and physicians, and contributing to professional development.