Occupational Therapist

Coastside-Adult-Day-Health-Center; Half Moon Bay (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 110,000; Part time

Job summary

Coastside-Adult-Day-Health-Center in Half Moon Bay, CA is seeking a part-time Occupational Therapist (6-8 hours per week) who is a graduate of an accredited OT program and registered or eligible for registration with the American Occupational Therapy Association. The role includes assessments, care planning, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities include ongoing assessments, treatment planning, progress notes every 3–6 months, and documentation such as daily flow

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited occupational therapy curriculum.
• Registered or eligible for registration by the American Occupational Therapy Association.
• Good work record, clean, neat, reliable, and capable of performing the above duties and others assigned.
• Empathy and sensitivity to the needs of the elderly and disabled.

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial and ongoing assessment of participants and develop a plan of care.
• Re-assess participants as conditions change and adjust goals accordingly.
• Deliver person-centered care and create care plans aligned with participant goals and abilities.
• Provide input to the multidisciplinary team for collaborative care planning.
• Complete TAR/Individualized Plan of Care every 6 months with progress notes.
• Complete quarterly assessments and corresponding progress notes every 3 months.
• Complete and sign daily flow sheets documenting therapy delivered and responses.
• Enhance independence and aging-in-place capabilities for participants.
• Support emotional and social well-being of participants through therapeutic activities.
• Guide participants in using therapeutic activities to improve function.

Skills

Empathy

Teamwork

Patient care

Communication

Education

Licensed OT or eligible for CA registration

Job description

Job Title: Occupational Therapist

Reports to: Program Director

Location: Coastside Adult Day Health Center, 925 Main Street, Suite A, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019

Job Type: Part-time, 6-8 hours per week

This position requires a person who is a graduate of an accredited occupational therapy curriculum and is registered or eligible for registration by the American Occupational Therapy Association.

Duties

• 1. Initial and continuing assessment of the participant, including the initial treatment plan, method, and interval of delivery of services to meet identified needs.
• 2. Re-assessment of participants as conditions change, and modification of treatment goals consistent with these changes.
• 3. Deliver person-centered care, building a plan of care addressing the participants' stated needs, goals, desires, and in consideration of their abilities and strengths.
• 4. Provide input to the multidisciplinary team for collaborative care planning and delivery of services.
• 5. Complete TAR/ Individualized plan of care every 6 months, including a progress note for that time period.
• 6. Complete quarterly assessment every 3 months, including a progress note for that time period.
• 7. Complete and sign daily flow sheets, indicating therapy received and participants' response to therapy.
• 8. Increase and maintain participants’ capability for independence and aging in place.
• 9. Enhancement of participants’ emotional and social well-being.
• 10. Development of participants in the use of therapeutic activities for improving function.
• 11. Guidance of participants in the use of therapeutic activities for improving function.
• 12. Suggest the necessary supplies and equipment to conduct occupational therapy.
• 13. Provide input regarding OT policies and procedures.
• 14. Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

A good work record, clean, neat, reliable, and capable of performing the above duties and others assigned. Good people skills, including: empathy and sensitivity to the needs of the elderly and disabled. Must also work well within a team model of care.

Pay Range: $40 to $80 per hour based on experience.