Lead Occupational Therapist – Skilled Nursing Rehab (FT)

Lodi Nursing & Rehabilitation; Lodi (CA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 139,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Identity theft protection

Paid time off

Flexible scheduling

Bene-Hub discounts

Full benefits package

Job summary

Lodi Nursing and Rehabilitation is seeking a licensed Occupational Therapist for a full-time role in Lodi, California. You will lead evaluations, develop individualized plans, and deliver skilled therapy with clinical autonomy in a SNF setting.

You will supervise OTAs, coordinate discharge planning, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to improve ADLs, IADLs, cognition, and upper-extremity function. Competitive benefits apply.

Qualifications

• Current, active, and unrestricted California OT license — required
• Graduate of an accredited OT program (Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate) — required
• NBCOT certification — required
• CPR/BLS certification (or willingness to obtain)
• Continuing education compliance with California OT Board
• Experience in skilled nursing/post-acute setting preferred
• Excellent communication and clinical judgment
• Ability to supervise OTAs and rehab staff as assigned

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive OT evaluations and re-evaluations per physician orders and CA standards
• Develop and modify individualized care plans with measurable goals
• Deliver interventions addressing ADLs, IADLs, cognitive retraining, and upper-extremity rehab
• Assess and recommend adaptive equipment, splints, and environmental modifications
• Fabricate and train on splints and adaptive devices
• Monitor progress and adjust plans based on outcomes
• Lead discharge planning and care transitions to home/community
• Communicate findings to physicians and interdisciplinary team
• Educate patients, families, and caregivers on functional needs and safety
• Supervise OTAs and aides in accordance with CA state law
• Ensure compliant documentation and participate in QA activities
• Maintain HIPAA and infection-control standards

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Organizational skills

Independent clinical decisions

Team collaboration

Education

OT degree (Bachelors/Masters/Doctorate)

NBCOT certification

Tools

CPR/BLS certification

Job description

Lodi Nursing and Rehabilitation is seeking a licensed Occupational Therapist for a full-time role in Lodi, California. You will lead evaluations, develop individualized plans, and deliver skilled therapy with clinical autonomy in a SNF setting.

You will supervise OTAs, coordinate discharge planning, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to improve ADLs, IADLs, cognition, and upper-extremity function. Competitive benefits apply.