Occupational Therapist

Feather River Care Center; Oroville (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Feather River Care Center is seeking a Staff Occupational Therapist in California to evaluate, plan, direct and administer occupational therapy modalities prescribed by a licensed physician. The OT will help patients restore function and reach their maximum potential within their capabilities.

Applicants should hold a California OT license current or be eligible and maintain a current BLS certification. The role involves applying OT treatments and working with a multidisciplinary team to support

Qualifications

• Graduate OT program or ACOTE-accredited MS certificate.
• California OT license current or eligible.
• Current Heart Association BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, plan, direct and administer occupational therapy modalities as prescribed.
• Administer treatments prescribed by referring physician to restore function and prevent disability.
• Help patients reach maximum performance within their capabilities.

Skills

BLS Certification

Education

Baccalaureate OT program or ACOTE-accredited MS certificate

California OT license (current or eligible)

Job description

Qualifications:

Graduation from a Baccalaureate Degree program in Occupational Therapy or a M.S. Certificate accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education

California Occupational Therapy License current or eligible

Current American Heart Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification

Duties &

Responsibilities:

The Staff Occupational Therapist is responsible for the evaluation, planning, directing and administering of occupational therapy modalities of treatment as prescribed by a licensed physician. The Occupational Therapist administers treatments and occupational agents as prescribed by a referring physician in an effort to restore function and prevent disability following injury, disease or physical disability, assists patients to reach their maximum performance and level of functioning, while learning to live within the limits of their capabilities.

Other Info:

Work area is well lighted and ventilated. Contact with patients in a wide variety of circumstances. Exposed to noise, chemicals, communicable diseases, and hazardous materials. Wears personal protective equipment as required.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, use hands to handle or feel objects, or controls; each with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to walk or stand for extended periods, occasionally required to sit, balance; stoop, kneel or crouch.