Occupational Therapist OTR/L - Riverwalk

Riverwalk Post Acute in; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 66,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance (UnitedHealthcare or/

Dental insurance

401(k)

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Riverwalk Post Acute is seeking a licensed Occupational Therapist (OTR/L) to join our team. The role includes evaluating and treating patients, coordinating with physicians and families, and maintaining documentation. New grads welcome; pay starts at $48/hour with DOE.

We offer full-time, part-time, and per diem schedules in a clinical setting. The OT will supervise COTA and aides, participate in care conferences, discharge planning, and training for staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy; master's/doctorate preferred.
• Licensed as an Occupational Therapist in the state; CPR certification required.
• Knowledge of Medicare/third-party payors; long-term care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients within 24 hours of referral.
• Develop and obtain approval for treatment plans; treat patients per plan.
• Supervise COTA and aides in direct patient care.
• Record evaluations and daily progress notes per policy.
• Discharge planning and caregiver training for home programs.

Skills

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Patient communication

Supervision

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy

Master's or Doctorate in Occupational Therapy

Tools

Casamba

Point Click Care

Job description

Occupational Therapist OTR/L - Riverwalk (Healthcare)

Riverwalk Post Acute is looking for an OTR/L!
Full Time, Part Time, Per Diem

Pay: Starting at $48/ per hour - DOE

New Grads welcome!

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.

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS

Education/Experience

Bachelor'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.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Licensed 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.
CPR Certification, as required for license renewal

Additional Information

Working knowledge of Medicare and other payor sources.
Experience in long term care preferred.
Able to work on multiple tasks at the same time.

BENEFITS

And, we are proud to offer the following benefits to all full-time staff.

• United Healthcare or Kaiser Permanente Health Insurance
• Dental insurance
• 401(k)
• Employee Assistance Program
• And much more!