Occupational Therapist - OT

Salgado LLC; Stockton (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Salgado LLC in Stockton, CA seeks an Occupational Therapist specializing in geriatrics to help elderly individuals maintain, regain, or improve daily living skills and independence through targeted interventions.

Provide personalized treatment plans, educate patients and families, collaborate with healthcare professionals, and perform home safety evaluations with fall-prevention guidance. Schedule is Monday to Friday, no weekends; compensation depends on experience.

Qualifications

• Must hold an OT license.
• 1-2 years of experience.
• Experience with frail/elderly population preferred.
• Clinical competency with geriatric population.
• Reliable transportation and valid driver''s license.

Responsibilities

• Assess the needs of elderly patients.
• Develop and implement personalized treatment plans.
• Improve daily activities (bathing, dressing, eating).
• Educate patients, families, and caregivers on care plans and adaptive techniques.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals for comprehensive care.
• Monitor and adjust treatment plans as needed.
• Conduct home safety evaluations and recommend modifications.
• Provide guidance on fall prevention and pain management.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Geriatric clinical competency

Patient education

Reliability & transportation

Education

Licensed Occupational Therapist

Job description

An Occupational Therapist specializing in geriatrics helps elderly individuals maintain, regain, or improve their physical, mental, and social skills necessary for daily living. This role focuses on enhancing the quality of life for older adults through targeted interventions and personalized care plans.

Population

Geriatric population

Monday - Friday NO WEEKENDS

Pay:

Depends on experience, and may be flexible.

Responsibilities:

• Assess the needs of elderly patients.
• Develop and implement personalized treatment plans.
• Improve patients' abilities in daily activities (bathing, dressing, eating).
• Educate patients, families, and caregivers on care plans and adaptive techniques.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals for comprehensive care.
• Monitor and adjust treatment plans as needed.
• Conduct home safety evaluations and recommend modifications.
• Provide guidance on fall prevention and pain management.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Licensed Occupational Therapy
• 1-2 years of experience
• 1 year of experience with a frail or elderly population preferred
• Clinical competency with the geriatric population
• Reliable transportation, valid driver's license, and required auto insurance