Occupational Therapist (OT)

Lodi Nursing and Rehabilitation; Walnut Creek (CA); On-site; USD 68,880 - 82,656; Part time

Job summary

Workstream is hiring a PRN Occupational Therapist (OT) in Walnut Creek, CA. This role involves supporting high-quality occupational therapy services in a Skilled Nursing setting, assisting patients to regain independence. Responsibilities include evaluating patient needs and creating individualized treatment plans. Ideal candidates need current or pending California Occupational Therapist licensure. The position offers competitive pay of $50–$60 per hour based on experience and flexible scheduling options.

Qualifications

• Current or Pending California Occupational Therapist (OT) Registration/State Licensure.

Responsibilities

• Review patients’ medical history and observe them doing tasks.
• Evaluate a patient’s condition and needs.
• Develop treatment plans with specific goals.
• Help patients with various disabilities perform tasks.
• Demonstrate exercises for pain relief.
• Assess and recommend improvements for patients' environments.
• Educate families on patient care and accommodation.

Skills

Occupational Therapy

Patient Assessment

Treatment Planning

Chronic Pain Management

Education

California Occupational Therapist Registration/State Licensure

Job description

Overview

PRN Occupational Therapist (OT) - Walnut Creek, CA

La Casa Via Transitional Care Center is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join our rehab team. In this role, you will support high-quality occupational therapy services across Skilled Nursing setting, helping residents regain function, independence, and confidence in daily life.

Mission

We are professionals committed to serving others, nurturing life, and promoting an individual’s ability to thrive.

Why You Will Love This Opportunity

• Competitive pay (typically $50–$60 per hour, depending on experience)
• Supportive, collaborative therapy team committed to excellent patient care
• Meaningful work where you can directly enhance resident quality of life
• Flexible scheduling options

Position Summary

Provides therapy and rehabilitation services by evaluating patient abilities and creating individualized treatment plans with appropriate therapeutic equipment and exercises in accordance with your education, training, current applicable federal, state, and local regulations, company policies and as may be directed by the Therapy Director or facility Administrator, to assure that the highest degree of quality care and results are delivered.

Qualifications

• Current or Pending California Occupational Therapist (OT) Registration/State Licensure

Responsibilities

• Reviewing patients’ medical history, ask the patients questions, and observe them doing tasks
• Evaluating a patient’s condition and needs
• Developing a treatment plan for patients, identifying specific goals and the types of activities that will be used to help the patient work toward those goals
• Help people with various disabilities perform different tasks
• Demonstrate exercises that can help relieve pain in people with chronic conditions
• Evaluate a patient’s home or workplace and, on the basis of the patient’s health needs, identify potential improvements
• Educate a patient’s family and employer about how to accommodate and care for the patient
• Recommend special equipment and instruct patients on how to use that equipment
• Assess and record patients’ activities and progress for patient evaluations, for billing, and for reporting to physicians and other healthcare providers.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.