Occupational Therapist Contract in CA!

Sweetwater Care; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Sweetwater Care in Fresno, CA is seeking a Licensed Occupational Therapist to deliver patient-centered rehabilitation, document care, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team.

This role emphasizes clinical excellence, compassionate patient interaction, and active participation in conferences, training, and program development to enhance resident outcomes.

Qualifications

• Exhibits a sincere desire to help patients and residents in their rehabilitation process.
• Superior interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong writing skills required for documentation of the care you provide.
• Exhibits knowledge and understanding of therapy practice.
• Possesses and conveys high degree of credibility and integrity.
• Enjoys team cohesion, is a team player, has a positive attitude and a strong desire to make a constructive impact on organizational excellence.
• Understands and accepts the unpredictable nature and needs of the therapy function in a busy rehab department.

Responsibilities

• Treat patients and adhere to facility documentation guidelines
• Record treatments given and progress notes in medical record
• Assist in maintaining department
• Participate in Patient Care and Rehabilitation Conferences
• Assist with cleaning and maintenance of treatment area
• Communicate with supervisor and other health team members regarding patient progress, problems and plans.
• Participate in training programs for other staff in the facility
• Record treatment charges per the facility policy and procedures
• Instruct patient's families or nursing staff in maintenance program

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Documentation/writing

Therapy practice knowledge

Team player

Positive attitude

Integrity

Adaptability

Education

Licensed Occupational Therapist

Job description

What Sets Us Apart

We are a therapy team who addresses patient needs and collaborates well with our IDT. Enjoy a fun work atmosphere, a diverse patient population, and the opportunity to create and implement the programs that will best serve the needs of your patients. Our team has a family feel and all members are appreciated, seen, and heard.

Job Type:

Full-time

Part-time

PRN

Responsibilities:

• Treat patients and adhere to facility documentation guidelines


• Record treatments given and progress notes in medical record


• Assist in maintaining department


• Participate in Patient Care and Rehabilitation Conferences


• Assist with cleaning and maintenance of treatment area


• Communicate with supervisor and other health team members regarding patient progress, problems and plans.


• Participate in training programs for other staff in the facility


• Record treatment charges per the facility policy and procedures


• Instruct patient's families or nursing staff in maintenance program

Experience/Qualifications:

Licensed Occupational Therapy

This position is open to therapists at all experience levels.

Desired Skills:

• Exhibits a sincere desire to help patients and residents in their rehabilitation process


• Superior interpersonal communication skills


• Strong writing skills required for documentation of the care you provide


• Exhibits knowledge and understanding of therapy practice


• Possesses and conveys high degree of credibility and integrity


• Enjoys team cohesion, is a team player, has a positive attitude and a strong desire to make a constructive impact on organizational excellence


• Understands and accepts the unpredictable nature and needs of the therapy function in a busy rehab department

FullShift Staffing provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.