Occupational Therapist

BrightSpring Health Services; California (MO); On-site; USD 93,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Continuing Education Hours

Paid Time Off/Paid Holidays

Medical/Dental/Vision/401K

Work Life Balance

Supportive Leadership and Team Environment

Job summary

BrightSpring Health Services in California is seeking a dedicated Occupational Therapist to help patients return to meaningful activities. The role involves creating personalized treatment plans, conducting evaluations, and collaborating with the treatment team to ensure the best patient outcomes.

Qualified candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy, an active state license, and at least one year of experience. Benefits include medical coverage, paid time off, and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year's experience as an Occupational Therapist.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds regularly.
• Experience with complex neurological conditions preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform evaluations and develop treatment plans.
• Reassess treatment effectiveness and attend staffing meetings.
• Communicate patient needs and progress to the treatment team.

Skills

Rehabilitation techniques knowledge

Verbal and written communication

Physical lifting capacity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy

Current Occupational Therapist License

CPR Certification

Job description

Overview

Imagine a career helping patients get back to what's most important to them – whether that's returning to work, playing the piano or coaching Little League baseball. Now imagine having the flexibility to be creative in how you do that – blending scientifically backed rehab methods with the patient's unique environment and interests. That's what makes every day different for Rehab Without Walls team members!

What you will receive

• Free Continuing Education Hours
• Paid Time Off/Paid Holidays
• Medical/Dental/Vision/401K
• Work Life Balance
• Supportive Leadership and Team Environment

Responsibilities

• Perform evaluations and develop treatment plans
• Regularly re‑assess effectiveness of treatment plans, attend staffing meetings and family conferences
• Perform discharge evaluations, make appropriate recommendations for home and community safety, and provide referral and education resources
• Communicate patient's needs and progress to the treatment team, physician, person receiving services and family members
• Communicates with other disciplines to ensure collaboration, coordination of care and enhance patient outcomes

Qualifications

• Minimum of a bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy from a college or university with an accredited Occupational Therapy program
• Current, unrestricted license as an Occupational Therapist by state in which practicing
• Current CPR Certification
• A minimum of one year's work experience as an Occupational Therapist
• Demonstrates knowledge of rehabilitation techniques related to complex neurological diagnoses preferred
• Communicates effectively and professionally in verbal and written interactions
• Ability to lift 50 pounds
• Moving, lifting, or transferring of patients which may involve lifting of up to 100 pounds following safety procedures
• Duties require fine motor skills, visual acuity, and walking/standing for extended periods
• Additional physical requirements include: pushing/pulling, bending/stooping, reaching, kneeling, and positioning frequently at times
• A health screen or examination may be required prior to assignment and periodically thereafter, depending on specific location policy, local and state regulations to verify employee is physically capable of performing assigned duties with or without reasonable accommodations

Additional Job Information

• Active OT Licensure in the state of CA
• Neuro experience: TBI, SCI, CVA, Parkinson's and varied neurological conditions highly preferred
• 2 years experience preferred
• Acute, post‑acute or home health experience preferred
• Per Diem and Full Time Opportunities

Salary Range

USD $93,000.00 - $99,000.00 / Year