Occupational Therapist (OT) – Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) San Mateo CA

Teamwork Therapies; San Mateo (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Paid holidays

Continuing education reimbursement

401(k) with employer match

Clinical mentorship and support

Job summary

Teamwork Therapies in San Mateo, CA is seeking a licensed Occupational Therapist to provide rehabilitative services in a Skilled Nursing Facility. You will evaluate residents, develop individualized treatment plans, and deliver evidence-based interventions to improve independence and safety.

Join an interdisciplinary team, document outcomes, educate residents and families, and help residents achieve the highest possible quality of life.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program.
• Current California Occupational Therapist license in good standing.
• Current CPR/BLS certification.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive occupational therapy evaluations for residents in an SNF.
• Develop and update individualized treatment plans with measurable goals.
• Provide evidence-based OT interventions for ADL, motor, and cognitive goals.
• Document evaluations, progress notes, discharge summaries, and recertifications.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, PTs, SLPs, social workers, and dietitians.
• Educate residents and families on home programs, safety, and equipment.

Job description

Occupational Therapist (OT) – Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) San Mateo CA

About this role

Position Title: Occupational Therapist (OT) – Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF)

Reports To: Director of Rehabilitation (DOR) / Rehab Manager

Employment Type: Full-Time, Part-Time, Per Diem, or Contract

Position Summary

Teamwork Therapies is seeking a compassionate, motivated, and licensed Occupational Therapist (OT) to provide high-quality rehabilitation services in a Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF). The Occupational Therapist will evaluate residents, develop individualized treatment plans, provide evidence-based interventions, collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, and help residents achieve the highest possible level of independence, safety, and quality of life.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Patient Evaluation & Assessment

• Perform comprehensive occupational therapy evaluations for residents with orthopedic, neurological, cardiopulmonary, and medically complex conditions.
• Assess functional mobility, activities of daily living (ADLs), instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs), cognition, upper extremity function, visual-perceptual skills, balance, coordination, and safety awareness.
• Identify adaptive equipment and environmental modification needs.

Treatment Planning

• Develop individualized treatment plans based on physician orders, resident goals, and interdisciplinary recommendations.
• Establish measurable short-term and long-term functional goals.
• Update treatment plans based on resident progress and changing medical status.

Provide evidence-based occupational therapy interventions including:

• ADL retraining
• Upper extremity strengthening and ROM
• Fine motor coordination
• Balance and postural control
• Functional mobility training
• Wheelchair positioning
• Transfer training
• Splinting and orthotic management
• Cognitive rehabilitation
• Visual-perceptual training
• Home safety education
• Fall prevention strategies

Documentation

• Complete evaluations, progress notes, daily treatment notes, discharge summaries, and recertifications accurately and within required timelines.
• Maintain documentation that meets Medicare Part A, Medicare Part B, Managed Care, Medicaid, and payer requirements.
• Utilize the facility’s electronic medical record (EMR) system.

Interdisciplinary Collaboration

• Participate in care plan meetings.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, speech-language pathologists, physical therapists, social workers, dietitians, and nursing staff.
• Communicate resident progress and discharge recommendations.

Patient & Family Education

• Educate residents and caregivers regarding:
  • Home exercise programs
  • Adaptive equipment
  • Fall prevention
  • Safe transfer techniques
  • Joint protection
  • Energy conservation
  • Home safety recommendations

Compliance

• Maintain compliance with:
  • Medicare and Medicaid regulations
  • CMS requirements
  • State and federal regulations
  • Facility policies
  • HIPAA requirements
  • Infection prevention procedures

Quality Improvement

• Participate in quality assurance and performance improvement initiatives.
• Assist with outcome tracking and clinical quality measures.
• Maintain productivity standards established by the facility.

Qualifications

Required

• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program.
• Current California Occupational Therapist license in good standing.
• Current CPR/BLS certification.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team.

Preferred

• Minimum of one year of Skilled Nursing Facility or adult rehabilitation experience.
• Experience with Medicare Part A, Part B, Managed Care, and PDPM.
• Experience using Net Health, Rehab Optima, Casamba, PointClickCare, or similar EMR systems.

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong clinical reasoning and problem-solving abilities.
• Knowledge of geriatric rehabilitation principles.
• Familiarity with PDPM reimbursement guidelines.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to prioritize caseloads efficiently.
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift, transfer, position, and assist residents safely.
• Frequent standing, walking, bending, reaching, kneeling, and lifting up to 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to demonstrate therapeutic activities and exercises.

Benefits (if applicable)

• Competitive compensation
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid holidays
• Continuing education reimbursement
• 401(k) with employer match
• Clinical mentorship and support

Why Join Teamwork Therapies?

At Teamwork Therapies, we are committed to delivering exceptional, patient-centered rehabilitation services while fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment. Our therapists are empowered to provide evidence-based care, build meaningful relationships with residents, and make a lasting impact on functional outcomes and quality of life. We value clinical excellence, teamwork, integrity, compassion, and continuous professional growth.