Occupational Therapist

Roscoe Care Center; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Benefits

Professional growth

Job summary

Apploi is seeking a licensed Occupational Therapist to join a skilled nursing facility team in California. The role focuses on evaluating and treating residents to maximize independence and quality of life.

You will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team, develop individualized treatment plans, and document progress and outcomes. We offer competitive wages, benefits, and opportunities for professional growth within the organization.

Qualifications

• Active California OT license required.
• Minimum 2 years in healthcare, preferably SNF.
• Knowledge of OT practice standards and regulations.
• Proficient with EMR and healthcare software.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive OT evaluations using standardized assessments.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
• Deliver OT interventions, including ADL training and cognitive retraining.
• Monitor progress and adjust plans accordingly.
• Document services promptly and accurately.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, PTs, and SLPs to coordinate care.
• Educate residents and families on goals and home programs.
• Stay current with OT practice standards and regulations.

Job description

We are seeking a licensed Occupational Therapist to join our team at a skilled nursing facility. As the Occupational Therapist, you will be responsible for evaluating and treating residents with physical, cognitive, and psychosocial impairments to help them achieve their highest level of independence and quality of life.

Responsibilities:

• Evaluate residents' physical, cognitive, and psychosocial abilities and functional limitations using standardized assessments
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on assessment results, resident goals, and physician orders
• Provide skilled occupational therapy interventions, including therapeutic exercise, activities of daily living training, cognitive retraining, and environmental modifications
• Monitor and document resident progress and adjust treatment plans as necessary
• Communicate with interdisciplinary team members, including physicians, nurses, physical therapists, and speech therapists, to coordinate care and ensure optimal outcomes for residents
• Educate residents and family members on occupational therapy goals, treatment plans, and home exercise programs
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of occupational therapy services provided
• Participate in team meetings, in-service education, and quality improvement initiatives
• Maintain current knowledge of occupational therapy practice and relevant regulations

Qualifications:

• Current license to practice as an Occupational Therapist in the state of California
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a healthcare setting, preferably in a skilled nursing facility
• Knowledge of current occupational therapy practice standards and regulations
• Proficient in using electronic medical records and other healthcare software

We are committed to providing the highest quality care to our residents, and we believe that our Occupational Therapist plays a critical role in achieving this goal.

• We offer competitive wages and benefits, as well as opportunities for professional growth and advancement within our organization.