Occupational Therapist- Full Time

Almaden Health and Rehabilitation Center; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Almaden Health and Rehabilitation Center in San Jose, CA is seeking an Occupational Therapist to evaluate residents, develop care plans, and guide families in adaptive equipment use. The role emphasizes accurate records, compliant documentation, and applying therapeutic tools across patient needs.

The candidate should hold OT credentials, with licensure or eligibility, and prefer roughly one year of clinical OT experience along with state-approved advanced treatment certifications.

Qualifications

• Requires an OT degree (B.S./M.S./D.O.T.).
• Licensed or eligible to practice Occupational Therapy as required by state law.
• Preferred: 1 year of clinical OT experience.
• State-approved certification for advanced treatments where applicable.

Responsibilities

• Screens and evaluates residents/patients and develops care plans.
• Instructs residents, families and caregivers in adaptive equipment use.
• Maintains patient records accurately and promptly.
• Provides adaptive tools and treatments to meet patient needs.
• Completes forms and documents per company policy and regulations.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Patient care

Documentation

Education

Bachelor of Science, Master of Science, or Doctor of Occupational Therapy degree

Current license in Occupational Therapy

One year of clinical experience preferred

State approved certification to provide advanced level treatments

Job description

SUMMARY

Evaluates and treats residents and patients with conditions that are mentally, physically, developmentally, or emotionally disabling to improve their ability to perform tasks of daily living and working environments in compliance with federal guidelines and state practice acts.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Screens, evaluates resident/ patient and develops appropriate plan of care.
• Instructs residents, families and caregivers in the use of adaptive equipment such as wheelchairs, splints, and aids for eating and dressing.
• Maintains patient records in an accurate and timely manner.
• Provides adaptive tools and treatments for the specific needs of patients.
• Completes required forms and documents in accordance with company policy and state and/or federal regulations.

ENTRY QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor of Science, Master of Science, or Doctor of Occupational Therapy degree.
• Current license in Occupational Therapy (if required by state law).
• One (1) year of clinical experience preferred.
• State approved certification to provide advanced level treatments where applicable.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

May supervise Occupational Therapy Assistants, Rehab Techs, or provisional licensed occupational therapists per state practice guidelines.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND ENVIRONMENT

Shift work may be required. Employee is frequently required to stand, walk, use hands or fingers, reach with hands and arms, feel, talk and hear. Employee is occasionally exposed to blood or other body fluids, fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals. In compliance with applicable law, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Participates in (or conducts) company-sponsored training to safeguard against improper use and disclosure of resident’s protected health information. Monitors and ensures compliance with company policies, procedures and state and federal law. By his / her signature below, employee agrees to adhere to and oversee communication of privacy guidelines relative to the confidentiality of residents’ protected health information.

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