Occupational Therapist

Ernest Health; Rancho Mirage (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Ernest Health seeks a dedicated Occupational Therapist for our Rancho Mirage, CA location. The role entails assessing patients, designing individualized plans, and delivering evidence-based interventions to enhance independence in daily activities.

Collaborating with an interdisciplinary team, you will educate patients and families, document progress, and contribute to program development while adhering to hospital standards and safety protocols.

Qualifications

• Licensed or eligible to practice as an Occupational Therapist in California.
• OT degree (BS/MS/OTD) as required by state regulations.
• BLS certification and knowledge of hospital safety/infection control.
• Inpatient rehab or long-term acute care experience preferred.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients’ functional abilities and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Provide evidence-based occupational therapy interventions to support recovery.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary care team; educate patients and families.
• Document evaluations, progress notes, and discharge recommendations.
• Contribute to rehabilitation program development and participate in team conferences.

Skills

Occupational Therapy

Rehabilitation

Communication

Pediatrics experience

Team collaboration

Education

California OT license

OT degree (BS/MS/OTD)

Job description

Company Description

Ernest Health operates rehabilitation and long-term acute care hospitals that provide specialized medical and rehabilitative services to individuals recovering from injuries, illnesses, and complex or chronic conditions. Our hospitals are located across multiple states, including Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Indiana, Montana, New Mexico, Ohio, South Carolina, Texas, Utah, and Wyoming, and are managed locally to serve the specific needs of each community. We emphasize collaboration and sharing of knowledge and resources among all locations to continually strengthen patient care. Through these efforts, Ernest Health has earned recognition as a national healthcare leader, enabling our hospitals to deliver high-quality, community-based care.

Role Description

The Occupational Therapist is a full-time, on-site role located in Rancho Mirage, CA. The individual in this position will assess patients’ functional abilities, develop and implement individualized treatment plans, and provide evidence-based occupational therapy interventions to support recovery and improve independence with daily activities. Responsibilities include collaborating with an interdisciplinary care team, educating patients and families on therapeutic exercises and adaptive strategies, and documenting evaluations, progress notes, and discharge recommendations in accordance with regulatory and facility standards. The role also involves contributing to rehabilitation program development, participating in team conferences, and supporting quality and safety initiatives within the hospital.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess strong skills in Occupational Therapy and Rehabilitation to evaluate, plan, and deliver effective treatment programs.
• Candidates should possess foundational knowledge in Medicine relevant to acute and post-acute care settings.
• Candidates should possess effective Communication skills for interacting with patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members.
• Candidates should possess experience or competence in Pediatrics for working with younger patients, as applicable to caseload.
• Current licensure or eligibility for licensure as an Occupational Therapist in the state of California.
• Graduation from an accredited Occupational Therapy program; a bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degree in Occupational Therapy as required by state regulations.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification and familiarity with hospital safety and infection control standards.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-based environment and adapt to the needs of diverse patient populations.
• Previous experience in inpatient rehabilitation, long-term acute care, or related settings is preferred.