Occupational Therapist

Genesis Rehab Theraphy; West Covina (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Genesis Rehab Therapy in West Covina is seeking a part-time Occupational Therapist to join our Adult Day Health Care Center. This role focuses on providing care to low-income elderly clients in a flexible, creative environment without demanding physical pressure or quotas.

The ideal candidate will have a valid license, excellent communication skills, and a compassionate approach to treatment. Responsibilities include assessing patients, developing personalized treatment plans, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to enhance patient care.

Qualifications

• Must comply with state regulatory requirements.
• Possess up-to-date knowledge of treatment practices.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Consult with patients to assess their physical condition.
• Develop treatment plans tailored to patient needs.
• Administer prescribed physical therapy treatments.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Analytical thinking

Compassionate care

Problem-solving

Education

Valid license to practice occupational therapy

Job description

Position: Occupational Therapist at Adult Day Health Care Center.

We are looking for a part-time licensed occupational therapist to work in community-based geriatric healthcare (Adult Day Health Care also known as CBAS) in West Covina area.

Position Overview

• 2 days a week, 4 morning hours per day. Schedule is flexible.
• Our company provides physical and occupational therapy to low-income, frail elderly clients who live in the community, to prevent them from further deterioration that leads to hospital and nursing home admission.
• Therapists will be working with registered nurses and social workers as part of a multi-disciplinary team in a creative, caring, laid-back environment.
• The work is not physically demanding (i.e. no max assist transfer patients) and you are not under pressure to meet a daily patient quota.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

• Compliant with state regulatory requirements.
• A valid license to practice physical therapy.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
• Compassionate and attentive to detail.
• Possess up-to-date knowledge of treatment practices.
• Ability to solve problems independently.
• Excellent analytical and logical thinking.