Occupational Therapist needed for SNF in Delano, CA!

Sweetwater Care; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Sweetwater Care in Bakersfield, CA is seeking an Occupational Therapist to help patients recover from illness or injury. You will create personalized treatment plans and guide patients through exercises and massage techniques to improve mobility and reduce pain.

You will collaborate with rehab teams, document progress, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards while supervising therapists assistants. Active licensure is required.

Qualifications

• Must have active state licensure as an Occupational Therapist.
• Experience in clinical assessment and treatment planning.
• Excellent communication and patient education skills.

Responsibilities

• Consult with patients to assess condition and review referrals.
• Diagnose movement dysfunction through observation and history.
• Develop individualized treatment plans.
• Coach patients and teach therapeutic massage techniques.
• Maintain patient records and track goals.
• Use standardized assessments to support interventions.
• Adjust treatments based on progress and regulatory requirements.
• Evaluate outcomes and refer as needed.
• Provide counseling to patients and families.
• Communicate progress with supervisor and health team.
• Prepare comprehensive discharge summaries.
• Document all required information in electronic records.
• Participate in trainings and conferences.
• Supervise assistants and students when applicable.
• Adhere to company policies and code of conduct.

Skills

Active State Licensure

Clinical Assessment

Patient Education

Job description

Principal Responsibilities

The Occupational Therapist performs treatments and exercises to help patients recover from illnesses and injuries. Their main duties include using various treatment techniques to develop personalized treatment plans, prescribing medications to relieve pain and increase mobility and teaching patients exercise techniques to improve their health.

This position reports to the Director of Rehabilitation Services.

• Consult with patients to learn about their physical condition and symptoms. Review their medical history and referrals from doctors or surgeons.
• Diagnose movement dysfunction by listening to patients and observing them as they move.
• Develop individualized treatment plan
• Coach patient and teach them therapeutic massage to ease patients’ pain and provide stimulation to promote healing
• Maintain patient record by keeping track of goals
• Utilize standardized assessments and evidence-based practice to support clinical interventions.
• Assesses patient’s progress and adjust treatments accordingly in the clinical record per regulatory and clinical practice requirements.
• Evaluates treatment outcomes for effectiveness. Services are modified in relation to patient evaluation and referrals are made in relation to outcomes.
• Provides consultation and counseling to patients, as well as families, caregivers and other service providers related to the physical disorders.
• Effectively communicates with supervisor and other health team members regarding patient progress, barriers, and treatment plans.
• Provides comprehensive discharge summary of services provided per regulatory and clinical requirements.
• Documents all regulatory and clinically required information in the electronic documentation system and maintains patient records according to company policy. Accurately records treatment minutes for services provided per all regulatory and clinical requirements.
• Participate in facility and company required trainings, in-services and conferences.
• Able to supervise and support physical therapist assistants; rehabilitation aides and/or students.
• Adherence to Company required policy and procedures and code of conduct.
• Active State Licensure

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