Occupational Therapist – Geriatric Rehab & Team Lead

Rockport Healthcare Services; Eureka (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Rockport Healthcare Services in Eureka, California is seeking an Occupational Therapist to provide direct patient care in geriatric rehabilitation and related settings. You will evaluate patients, develop treatment plans, supervise aides, and document thoroughly to support high-quality outcomes.

Collaborating with families, physicians, and the interdisciplinary team, you will ensure safe, effective therapy while maintaining regulatory and documentation standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited OT program.
• Experience in geriatric rehabilitation preferred.
• Experience in adult neurological, cardiac, and/or general rehabilitation preferred.
• Current Occupational Therapist state licensure required; CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates and treats patients to restore independent function.
• Develops effective treatment plans and obtains physician approvals.
• Supervises Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants and aides.
• Documents services in the medical record and ensures accuracy.
• Communicates with families, physicians and health team members.
• Maintains patient safety and adheres to facility policies.

Skills

OT evaluation & treatments

Supervise assistants

Documentation in medical records

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Communication skills

CPR certification

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Rockport Healthcare Services in Eureka, California is seeking an Occupational Therapist to provide direct patient care in geriatric rehabilitation and related settings. You will evaluate patients, develop treatment plans, supervise aides, and document thoroughly to support high-quality outcomes.

Collaborating with families, physicians, and the interdisciplinary team, you will ensure safe, effective therapy while maintaining regulatory and documentation standards.