Occupational Therapist (OTR/L) - Desert Spring

(Desert Springs Post Acute) Palm Desert Community Healthcare, LLC; United States; On-site; USD 112,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Flexible scheduling options

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Continuing education and professional

Career advancement opportunities

Supportive and collaborative therapy

Job summary

Willow Springs Healthcare Center in Riverside County, CA is seeking an Occupational Therapist (OT) for full-time or part-time roles. The OT will evaluate residents, develop individualized treatment plans, and provide skilled therapy to improve independence, self-care, mobility, and safety.

Responsibilities include ADL assessment, crafting goals, adaptive equipment recommendations, and collaboration with an interdisciplinary team. California OT licensure and CPR are required or preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program.
• Current California Occupational Therapist license in good standing.
• Current CPR certification preferred.
• Skilled nursing facility experience preferred but not required.
• Strong clinical reasoning, communication, and documentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative interdisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate residents and develop individualized occupational therapy treatment plans.
• Provide skilled occupational therapy interventions based on physician orders and clinical assessments.
• Address activities of daily living (ADLs), upper extremity function, balance, coordination, cognition, and safety awareness.
• Establish measurable treatment goals and modify plans as appropriate.
• Assess and recommend adaptive equipment, environmental modifications, and safety strategies.
• Supervise and collaborate with Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTAs).
• Complete timely and accurate documentation in accordance with facility, state, and federal requirements.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings, care planning, and discharge planning.
• Educate residents, families, and caregivers on treatment plans and functional strategies.
• Collaborate with nursing staff, physicians, rehabilitation professionals, and other healthcare team members to optimize resident outcomes.

Skills

Clinical reasoning

Communication

Documentation

Team collaboration

Independent work

Education

OT degree

CA OT license

CPR certification

Job description

Location: Riverside County, CA

Position: Occupational Therapist (OT) – Full-Time or Part-Time

Pay Range: $54.00 – $62.00 per hour DOE

Position Summary

The Occupational Therapist is responsible for evaluating residents, developing individualized treatment plans, and providing skilled occupational therapy services to improve functional independence, self-care abilities, mobility, safety awareness, and overall quality of life.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Evaluate residents and develop individualized occupational therapy treatment plans Provide skilled occupational therapy interventions based on physician orders and clinical assessments Address activities of daily living (ADLs), upper extremity function, balance, coordination, cognition, and safety awareness Establish measurable treatment goals and modify plans as appropriate Assess and recommend adaptive equipment, environmental modifications, and safety strategies Supervise and collaborate with Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTAs) Complete timely and accurate documentation in accordance with facility, state, and federal requirements Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings, care planning, and discharge planning Educate residents, families, and caregivers on treatment plans and functional strategies Collaborate with nursing staff, physicians, rehabilitation professionals, and other healthcare team members to optimize resident outcomes

Qualifications

Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program Current California Occupational Therapist license in good standing Current CPR certification preferred Skilled nursing facility experience preferred but not required Strong clinical reasoning, communication, and documentation skills Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative interdisciplinary team Passion for helping residents achieve meaningful functional outcomes

Benefits

Eligible employees may enjoy: Competitive compensation Flexible scheduling options Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Paid Time Off Continuing education and professional development opportunities Career advancement opportunities Supportive and collaborative therapy team environment

Why Join Us?

As we transition to Willow Springs Healthcare Center, we are building a culture centered around clinical excellence, compassionate care, and outstanding rehabilitation outcomes. This is an exciting opportunity to join a team dedicated to helping residents regain independence and improve their quality of life every day.

Join a rehabilitation team that is passionate about empowering residents, restoring function, and helping individuals achieve their highest level of independence.

We are an equal opportunity employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applicants of every race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, and any other protected characteristic.

Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.

PACS is revolutionizing the delivery and leadership of post-acute healthcare and support services across the country. Originally founded in 2013, the organization now consists of hundreds of independent operating subsidiaries, as well as ancillary and support services. We bring a proven model of mission-driven care that balances access to a national network of support and resources with local decision making. In addition, PACS helps connect exceptional people with premier healthcare careers across the country. We focus on finding innovative and effective team members based on their qualifications, experience, geographic preferences, and personality fit with the existing facility staff and culture. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applicants of every race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, and any other protected characteristic. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.