Occupational Therapist

AvaMed Workforce; Galt (CA); Presencial; USD 91 000 - 129 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

AvaMed Workforce is seeking an Occupational Therapist for a full-time assignment at a facility in Galt, CA. The role involves evaluating residents’ IADLs, providing therapy to promote independence, and planning community reintegration. The position offers a Monday–Friday schedule from 8:00 a.m.

to 4:30 p.m., 40 hours per week, with a $80/hour rate on a 1099 contract. Experience in healthcare facilities is preferred.

Qualificações

• Assessing instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs) and independence.
• Providing therapy to improve daily living activities.

Responsabilidades

• Conduct exercises addressing IADLs to enable independent living.
• Teach residents to perform tasks in new ways using ambulatory devices.
• Prepare residents and families for community reintegration via emergency planning and outings.
• Recommend safety equipment and home modifications post-discharge.
• Assess whether a resident can continue working and in what capacity.
• Evaluate residents' hobbies and determine modifications for continued participation.

Conhecimentos

Occupational Therapy

Descrição da oferta de emprego

AvaMed Workforce is a Healthcare Staffing Agency that staffs all of California State Correctional Facilities. At the moment we are in need of a Occupational Therapist to take on a Full-Time assignment at a facility located in Galt, CA. (We have open positions at different locations)

Position Details:

40 Hours per week

Location: Galt, CA

Schedule: Monday-Friday 8am-4:30pm

Rate: $80/hr (1099)

Job Description:

• Conducting exercises that address the instrumental activities of daily living (IADL)s)that a resident must be able to perform to be able to live independently.
• Teaching residents how to perform old tasks in new ways, like how to prepare a meal while using an ambulatory device.
• Preparing the resident and their family for community reintegration through emergency response planning, strategies for public outings, and more.
• Recommending safety equipment and home modifications to promote safe functioning and reduce barriers following the resident's discharge from the facility.
• Assessing whether a resident can continue working and in what capacity.
• Evaluating the resident's current hobbies and assessing whether modifications are needed for continued participation.