Occupational Therapist - On-Site Long-Term Care Rehab

Search Station; Los Banos (CA); On-site; USD 96,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

Search Station is recruiting an Occupational Therapist for a skilled nursing facility in Los Banos, California to join the Rehabilitation department. You will evaluate patients, develop treatment plans, provide therapy, educate staff, and document care.

This full-time, on-site role requires an OT license, CPR, Medicare knowledge, and the ability to work with interdisciplinary teams. Prior long-term care experience is preferred; PDPM and group therapy knowledge are a plus.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved Occupational Therapy curriculum.
• Current, active OT license - able to practice unencumbered.
• Good standing with all regulatory agencies and licensing boards.
• 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

OT License

CPR Certification

Regulatory Knowledge

Medicare Knowledge

Resident Rights

Team Collaboration

Multitasking

LTC Experience

Education

Graduate of OT curriculum

Tools

NetHealth

PointClickCare (PCC)

Job description

Search Station is recruiting an Occupational Therapist for a skilled nursing facility in Los Banos, California to join the Rehabilitation department. You will evaluate patients, develop treatment plans, provide therapy, educate staff, and document care.

This full-time, on-site role requires an OT license, CPR, Medicare knowledge, and the ability to work with interdisciplinary teams. Prior long-term care experience is preferred; PDPM and group therapy knowledge are a plus.