Occupational Therapist - Geriatric Rehab Specialist

Rockport Healthcare Services; Hayward (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Rockport Healthcare Services is seeking an Occupational Therapist to evaluate and treat patients, develop care plans, and supervise assistants within a multidisciplinary rehab team. You will document progress and communicate with families and physicians, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements.

The role emphasizes collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, patient-centered care, and ongoing professional development within geriatric and rehab settings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.
• Current Occupational Therapist state licensure is required.
• CPR certification is required.
• Experience in geriatric rehabilitation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat patients and document services in the medical record.
• Develop effective plan of treatment and obtain physician approvals.
• Supervise Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants and aides in direct patient care.
• Communicate patient progress, problems, and plans with the team.
• Educate families or nursing staff on follow-through programs.
• Integrate findings from the interdisciplinary team into treatment recommendations.
• Prepare and contribute to rehab team conferences and care planning.

Skills

OT evaluation

Supervise assistants

Physical modalities knowledge

Prosthetic/orthotic devices

Medical terminology

Communication skills

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Rockport Healthcare Services is seeking an Occupational Therapist to evaluate and treat patients, develop care plans, and supervise assistants within a multidisciplinary rehab team. You will document progress and communicate with families and physicians, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements.

The role emphasizes collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, patient-centered care, and ongoing professional development within geriatric and rehab settings.