Occupational Therapist, OT

Citycreeksacramento; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Rate

Retention Bonus

Student Loan Repayment

Referral Bonus

License Renewal Bonus

H1B Sponsorship

Job summary

City Creek Post Acute in Sacramento, CA seeks an Occupational Therapist (OT) to provide and direct OT care in a skilled nursing facility. Open to graduating students, new graduates, and experienced therapists, this role emphasizes evaluation, treatment planning, and education for residents and families.

Full Time, Part Time, PRN, or On Call opportunities available. Competitive compensation with bonuses including retention, student loan repayment, referral, and license renewal incentives.

Qualifications

• Licensed California Occupational Therapist or eligible

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients according to orders and guidelines
• Develop individualized plans of care for OT
• Provide interventions to improve ADLs, mobility, strength, balance, cognition
• Monitor progress and adjust plans
• Document evaluations, treatment notes, and discharge summaries
• Supervise assistants and students as required
• Coordinate with interdisciplinary team

Job description

Join City Creek Post Acute and make a meaningful impact by providing high quality, compassionate rehabilitation care for residents in our skilled nursing facility. This is an excellent opportunity for a graduating student, new graduate, or experienced Occupational Therapist in Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) looking to build or continue a rewarding career in Occupational Therapy while working closely with residents, families, caregivers, and an interdisciplinary healthcare team.

We welcome candidates seeking Full Time, Part Time, PRN, or On Call opportunities.

Join our Team with rewarding benefits:

Competitive Rate

$2,500 Retention Bonus for full time positions in California

$5,000 Student Loan Repayment per calendar year

$2,500 Referral Bonus

$500 Annual License Renewal Bonus. Covers license renewal, CPR, and CEU expenses per calendar year

H1B Sponsorship / H1B Transfer Assistance available for eligible full time employees

The Occupational Therapist (OT) provides and directs appropriate aspects of occupational therapy care, including patient evaluation, treatment planning, therapeutic intervention, goal setting, patient and family education, progress monitoring, and documentation. The OT develops individualized plans of care designed to improve independence with activities of daily living, functional mobility, strength, coordination, balance, cognition, safety, and overall quality of life.

Reporting: This position reports directly to the Facility Rehab Director.

Why This Role Matters

Evaluate patients according to physician orders, payer authorization, professional standards, and facility guidelines

Develop individualized occupational therapy plans of care based on evaluation findings, patient needs, and functional goals

Provide appropriate occupational therapy interventions designed to improve activities of daily living, functional mobility, strength, coordination, balance, cognition, safety, and independence

Establish measurable treatment goals focused on achieving optimal functional outcomes

Monitor patient response to treatment and modify treatment plans and goals as clinically appropriate

Assess patient performance with activities of daily living, transfers, mobility, positioning, coordination, and functional activities

Identify and recommend appropriate adaptive equipment, assistive devices, positioning strategies, and environmental modifications

Screen individuals who may benefit from Occupational Therapy services

Provide patient, family, and caregiver education regarding treatment plans, progress, safety strategies, adaptive techniques, and functional outcomes

Communicate patient status, progress, and needs with patients, families, caregivers, physicians, nursing staff, and the interdisciplinary team

Complete accurate and timely evaluations, treatment notes, progress reports, discharge summaries, and required documentation

Enter patient and treatment information accurately into EMR and rehabilitation systems

Direct and supervise Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants, rehabilitation aides, and students in accordance with applicable requirements

Coordinate treatment activities and goals with other members of the rehabilitation team

Participate in interdisciplinary collaboration and rehabilitation programs

Make appropriate referrals to other members of the rehabilitation and healthcare team when indicated

Use professional and clinical judgment to help ensure patient and staff safety

Attend required meetings, in services, training sessions, and educational presentations

Prepare and submit accurate patient charges and billing information

Support quality assurance, department operations, and program development

Maintain and enhance clinical and professional knowledge through continuing education and professional development

Maintain valid licensure and required certifications

Qualifications

What We’re Looking For

Currently completing, completed, or recently graduated from an approved Occupational Therapy program. Graduating students and new graduates are encouraged to apply

Must have or be eligible to obtain the appropriate California Occupational Therapist license or authorization required to practice prior to providing Occupational Therapy services

Experienced Occupational Therapists must maintain a current, active, and unencumbered California Occupational Therapist license as required for the position

CPR certification required. Candidates who do not yet have CPR certification may obtain it prior to or during the onboarding process

Must be in good standing with applicable regulatory agencies and licensing boards

New graduates and experienced Occupational Therapists are welcome to apply

Clinical experience gained through fieldwork, internships, externships, clinical placements, or prior employment is valued

Skilled Nursing Facility experience is beneficial but not required

Strong clinical foundation in Occupational Therapy

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Compassionate and empathetic approach to patient care

Strong documentation and organizational skills

Proficiency with EMR and rehabilitation systems or willingness to learn

Ability to work effectively as part of an interdisciplinary team

Strong desire to learn, grow, and build or continue a career in skilled nursing rehabilitation

Professional presentation and conduct

Commitment to continuing education and professional development

Understanding of patient rights, confidentiality, and HIPAA requirements

Physical & Working Conditions

Skilled Nursing Facility environment

Ability to move intermittently throughout the workday

Ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods

Ability to bend, squat, push, stoop, reach, and pull as required for resident care

Ability to assist with patient transfers, mobility, positioning, ADLs, and therapeutic activities

Ability to lift and move up to 100 pounds with assistance and appropriate equipment according to resident needs and facility safety procedures

Potential exposure to bloodborne pathogens, chemicals, fumes, and odors

Ability to manage the physical, mental, and emotional demands associated with skilled nursing care

Ability to work effectively in a 24 hour skilled care environment