Occupational Therapist — LTC Rehab Specialist

Search Station; Manteca (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

Search Station is recruiting an Occupational Therapist for a confidential long-term care facility in Manteca, CA. The OT will join the Rehabilitation department to evaluate, plan, implement, and document patient care, working with an interdisciplinary team.

The role requires an OT degree, active license, CPR, and familiarity with Medicare and resident rights. LTC experience and PDPM knowledge are preferred; on-site work schedule is Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved Occupational Therapy curriculum.
• Current, active OT license in good standing.
• CPR Certification as required for license renewal.
• Working knowledge of Medicare and other payer sources.
• Knowledge of resident rights and long-term care.
• PDPM knowledge preferred.
• Knowledge of Group Therapy and Sensory Therapy preferred.
• Experience with NetHealth and PCC systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Initiate evaluations per physician orders and payer guidelines.
• Develop and provide treatment plans aligned with benefits and reimbursement.
• Educate staff and payers on treatment benefits and outcomes.
• Complete timely documentation: evaluations, progress notes, summaries, monthly reports.
• Input key information into EMR and rehab systems.
• Screen individuals for potential therapy.
• Direct and supervise assistants and rehab aides as required by guidelines.
• Attend continuing education and provide in-service training.

Skills

Multitask management

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Documentation accuracy

Education

OT degree from approved program

Tools

NetHealth

PointClickCare (PCC)

Job description

Search Station is recruiting an Occupational Therapist for a confidential long-term care facility in Manteca, CA. The OT will join the Rehabilitation department to evaluate, plan, implement, and document patient care, working with an interdisciplinary team.

The role requires an OT degree, active license, CPR, and familiarity with Medicare and resident rights. LTC experience and PDPM knowledge are preferred; on-site work schedule is Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM.