Occupational Therapist

Monterey Palms Healthcare Center; Palm Desert (CA); On-site; USD 104,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on Bonus

PTO

Referral Bonuses

Job summary

Monterey Palms Healthcare Center in Palm Desert, CA is hiring an Occupational Therapist (OT). The OT evaluates and treats patients with neuromuscular and musculoskeletal issues, collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to maximize function.

Qualified candidates hold an OT degree and California licensure; new graduates are welcome. Salary ranges from $104,000 to $124,800 per year with benefits including PTO and referral bonuses, and a sign-on bonus is available.

Qualifications

• Degree in Occupational Therapy (BS/MS/OTD).
• California OT license required.
• One year of clinical experience preferred; new graduates welcome.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates, plans and administers treatment for neuromuscular and musculoskeletal conditions.
• Administers and interprets tests for muscle strength, coordination, ROM, and respiratory/circulatory efficiency.
• Provides direct clinical treatment per established plan of care.
• Participates in an interdisciplinary team of clinicians.
• Provides adaptive tools and treatments for patient needs.
• Maintains confidentiality of patient records.
• Conducts home assessments to ensure safe discharge.

Education

Bachelor/ Master or Doctorate in Occupational Therapy (OT)

Job description

Monterey Palms Healthcare Center is hiring for an Occupational Therapist (OT). We value our employees and we are committed to providing them with a professional and supportive work environment. We treat our residents and employees as part of our family.

• ccupational Therapist (OT) Salary: $104,000 - $124,800 PRN/ON CALL

Sign-on Bonus Available!

• ccupational Therapist (OT) Benefits:
• PTO
• Referral Bonuses

• ccupational Therapist (OT) Duties and Responsibilities Performed within scope of practice and federal guidelines:
• Evaluates, plans and administers treatment to patients with problems related to neuromuscular and musculoskeletal systems.
• Administers and interprets tests and measurements for muscle strength, coordination, range of motion, and respiratory and circulatory efficiency.
• Provides direct clinical treatment in accordance with an established plan of care.
• Participates in an interdisciplinary team of clinicians.
• Provides adaptive tools and treatments for specific patient needs.
• Maintains confidentiality of patient records.
• Conducts simulated and/or actual home assessments, as appropriate, to ensure discharge of residents to a safe environment.

• ccupational Therapist (OT) Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor of Science, Master of Science, or Doctorate degree in Occupational Therapy.
• One (1) year of clinical experience preferred. New graduates welcomed!
• Current license to practice Therapy Occupational Therapy Issued by California.

Mariner Healthcare reserves the right to discontinue any bonus program at anytime.