Occupational Therapist-OT Full-Time

PACS Group, Inc.; Visalia (CA); On-site; USD 82,656 - 89,544; Full time

Job summary

Westgate Gardens Care Center in Visalia, CA is hiring an Occupational Therapist (OT) to join our rehabilitation team. The OT will evaluate patients within 24 hours of referral, develop treatment plans, supervise COTA staff, and coordinate care with families and physicians.

This is a full-time position with competitive pay and room for growth. The role requires licensed OT in the state, strong communication, and documentation skills, with involvement in discharge planning and staff training.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy required; Masters/Doctorate preferred.
• Valid state OT license required.
• Proficient clinical skills and ability to collaborate with therapy team.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients within 24 hours or 1 business day of referral and document promptly.
• Develop and obtain approval for treatment plans from referring physician.
• Treat patients per physician plan and supervise COTA and aides.
• Maintain documentation per state board and facility policy.
• Discharge planning and caregiver training as needed.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy

Master’s or Doctorate in Occupational Therapy preferred

Tools

Casamba

Point Click Care

Job description

## Occupational Therapist-OT Full-TimeApplylocations: Westgate Gardens Care Centertime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR175797**Occupational Therapist (OT)** **Location:** Westgate Gardens Care Center – Visalia, CA **Status:** Full-Time / Part-Time / Per Diem **Pay Range $60-$65/hr BOE**Westgate Gardens Care Center is currently hiring a skilled and compassionate **Occupational Therapist** to join our rehabilitation team. We are a premier skilled nursing facility focused on restoring quality of life for our residents through innovative and personalized therapy services.**General Purpose**The Staff Occupational Therapist evaluates and treats patients, communicates with families, physicians and other health team members and maintains documentation of services in the medical records. Conducts in-services and training for facility staff on an ongoing basis.**Essential Duties**• Evaluate patients within twenty-four (24) hours, or 1 business day of physician referral. If unable to complete evaluation in 24 hours, documentation in medical record clearly defines cause for delay.• Develop effective treatment plan and obtain approval for services from referring physician.• Treat patients per the physician treatment plan.• Assist nursing department with training of Restorative Aides.• Supervise Occupational Therapy Assistants in direct patient care and patient related activities, following state practice act.• Communicate with supervisor and other health team members regarding patient progress, problem and plans.• Participate in Patient Care Conferences, Utilization Review meetings and Rehabilitation Conferences as needed.• Participate in in-services training program for other staff in the facility.• Record evaluations, daily treatment notes, weekly progress notes, recertification documentation, per Occupational Therapy Board State Practice Act and governmental and third party payer requirements.• Record treatment changes per policy and procedures.• Instruct patient’s families or nursing staff in maintenance program and caregiver training in preparation for discharge from therapy services.• Participate in discharge planning.• Recommend and facilitate the ordering of necessary durable medical equipment for patients to facilitate independence in mobility; i.e., braces, walkers, canes, elevated toilet seats and grab bars.• Report any problems with department equipment so that it is maintained in good working order. • Ability to relate positively, effectively, and appropriately with patients/residents, families, staff and professional colleagues. Supervisory Requirements Supervises Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA), aides and students.**Qualification**Education and/or ExperienceBachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy, prefer graduates of Masters or Doctorate Program in Occupational Therapy.Proficient in computer skills such as inputting data into programs such as Casamba and Point Click Care.Language SkillsAbility to read technical procedures.Ability to read and comprehend policy and procedure manuals.Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, coworkers and families.Mathematical SkillsAbility to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.Reasoning AbilityAbility to solve practical problems.Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.Certificates, Licenses, RegistrationsLicensed as an Occupational Therapist in the state.Employee must meet continue education requirements per state practices.Must maintain a license in good standing at all time with the state board.**Physical Demands**The essential functions of this position require the following physical abilities: Standing and /or walking very frequently. Sitting occasionally. Reaching with hands and arms frequently, pushing/pulling very frequently. Talking and /or hearing very frequently. Tasting and /or smelling very frequently. Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and or excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or excess of 20 pounds of force constant to move objects. Climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling occasionally. Close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception in vision: ability to adjust focus.**Work Environment**The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.**Additional Information**Note: Nothing in this job specification restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Critical features of this job are described under various headings above. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. The above statements are strictly intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees in this position.