Occupational Therapist

Santa-Maria-Post-Acute-1; Santa Maria (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

In-house rehab team

Flexible Schedule

Electronic documentation system

Job summary

Santa Maria Post Acute in Santa Maria, CA is seeking a PRN Occupational Therapist to join the in-house rehab team. Looking for 10-15 hours per week on a consistent basis for evals and treatment.

Ideal candidate will plan and administer therapies to improve mobility, educate residents and families, and document care within regulatory guidelines. Flexible scheduling and collaborative team environment offered.

Qualifications

• Provide clinical support and instruct patients, families, and caregivers.
• Monitor patient response to treatment and adjust plans as needed.
• Document patient care history and maintain accurate records.
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to optimize care.

Responsibilities

• Plan treatment to residents and patients to relieve pain and improve function.
• Deliver treatment per established plan of care and adjust as needed.
• Instruct patients, families, and caregivers on exercises and home programs.
• Assess evaluations and test results to guide therapy.
• Develop personalized fitness-oriented programs and in-home options.

Job description

Santa Maria Post Acute in Santa Maria, CA is seeking a PRN Occupational Therapist to join the in-house rehab team! Looking 10-15 hours/week consistently for evals and treament.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Plan treatment to residents and patients with temporary or long term disabilities to relieve pain, restore or improve function, and promote healing

• Assure all treatment is delivered in accordance with an established plan of care

• Provide clinical support and instruct patients, families, and caregivers

• Monitor patient response to treatment intervention

• Complete required forms and documentation in accordance with company policy and state/federal regulations

• Consulting with patients to learn about their physical condition.

• Assessing and interpreting patient evaluations and test results.

• Developing treatment plans using a variety of treatment techniques.

• Creating personalized fitness-oriented health care programs for patients.

• Administering medically prescribed physical therapy treatments to relieve pain and improve mobility.

• Advising patients on exercise techniques.

• Advising patients and their families about in-home treatment options.

• Providing educational information about injury prevention, ergonomics and ways to promote physical health.

• Consulting and collaborating with other healthcare professionals.

• Documenting patient care history.

• Complying with rules, regulations, and procedures.

Career Advantages:

• In-house opportunity

• Practice in an environment built on integrity and progressive, ethical care

• Clinical expertise & training available

• Electronic documentation system

• Work collaboratively with a supportive team of therapists and nursing staff

• Flexible Schedule

Job Status: PRN