Occupational Therapist - Long-Term Care Rehab Specialist

Search Station; Merced (CA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Search Station is recruiting an Occupational Therapist for a skilled long-term care facility in Merced, CA. You will evaluate patients, develop individualized treatment plans, educate staff, and document progress in EMR as part of an interdisciplinary rehab team.

The role requires an OT degree and active OT license, CPR certification, and Medicare/PDPM knowledge. On-site, Mon–Fri 8:00–5:00 with two full-time openings.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved Occupational Therapy curriculum
• Current, active OT license — able to practice unencumbered
• CPR Certification, as required for license renewal
• Working knowledge of Medicare and other payer sources
• Full knowledge of resident rights
• Long-term care experience preferred
• PDPM knowledge preferred
• Knowledge of Group Therapy & Sensory Therapy preferred
• Knowledge of NetHealth and PointClickCare (PCC) preferred
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously

Responsibilities

• Initiate evaluations per physician orders and payer authorization/guidelines
• Develop and provide treatment plans consistent with benefit and reimbursement levels for optimal functional outcomes
• Educate staff, other healthcare professionals, and third-party payers on treatment benefits and functional outcomes
• Complete timely documentation including evaluations, daily progress notes, summaries, and monthly reports
• Key information into computer systems, including EMR and rehab systems
• Screen individuals who may benefit from therapeutic intervention
• Achieve quality patient care through interdisciplinary co-treatment, protocols, and programs
• Direct and supervise assistants, rehab aides, and students in accordance with State and Federal guidelines
• Attend continuing education and provide in-service training to enhance clinical and professional knowledge
• Submit billing, payroll, and expense documentation in a timely manner
• Make appropriate referrals to other rehab team members
• Meet or exceed productivity standard of 87% and Group Therapy standards

Skills

Multitasking

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Documentation

Patient advocacy

Education

OT Curriculum Graduate

Tools

NetHealth

PointClickCare (PCC)

Job description

Search Station is recruiting an Occupational Therapist for a skilled long-term care facility in Merced, CA. You will evaluate patients, develop individualized treatment plans, educate staff, and document progress in EMR as part of an interdisciplinary rehab team.

The role requires an OT degree and active OT license, CPR certification, and Medicare/PDPM knowledge. On-site, Mon–Fri 8:00–5:00 with two full-time openings.