Occupational Therapist - Per Diem

Meadows Post Acute; Los Angeles, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Benefits package

Job summary

Meadows Post Acute is seeking a licensed Occupational Therapist to join our skilled nursing facility team in California. The OT will evaluate and treat residents with physical, cognitive, and psychosocial impairments to help them achieve independence and improve quality of life.

Responsibilities include assessments, individualized treatment plans, therapy interventions, progress monitoring, and interdisciplinary coordination.

Qualifications

• Current license to practice as an Occupational Therapist in California.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a healthcare setting, preferably skilled nursing.
• Knowledge of current occupational therapy practice standards and regulations.
• Proficient in using electronic medical records and other healthcare software.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate residents' physical, cognitive, and psychosocial abilities and functional limitations using standardized assessments.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on assessment results and physician orders.
• Provide skilled occupational therapy interventions, including therapeutic exercise, ADL training, cognitive retraining, and environmental modifications.
• Monitor and document resident progress and adjust treatment plans as necessary.
• Communicate with interdisciplinary team members to coordinate care and ensure optimal outcomes for residents.
• Educate residents and family members on occupational therapy goals and home exercise programs.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of occupational therapy services provided.
• Participate in team meetings, in-service education, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Maintain current knowledge of occupational therapy practice and relevant regulations.

Job description

We are seeking a licensed Occupational Therapist to join our team at a skilled nursing facility. As the Occupational Therapist, you will be responsible for evaluating and treating residents with physical, cognitive, and psychosocial impairments to help them achieve their highest level of independence and quality of life.

Responsibilities:

• Evaluate residents' physical, cognitive, and psychosocial abilities and functional limitations using standardized assessments
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on assessment results, resident goals, and physician orders
• Provide skilled occupational therapy interventions, including therapeutic exercise, activities of daily living training, cognitive retraining, and environmental modifications
• Monitor and document resident progress and adjust treatment plans as necessary
• Communicate with interdisciplinary team members, including physicians, nurses, physical therapists, and speech therapists, to coordinate care and ensure optimal outcomes for residents
• Educate residents and family members on occupational therapy goals, treatment plans, and home exercise programs
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of occupational therapy services provided
• Participate in team meetings, in-service education, and quality improvement initiatives
• Maintain current knowledge of occupational therapy practice and relevant regulations

Qualifications:

• Current license to practice as an Occupational Therapist in the state of California
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a healthcare setting, preferably in a skilled nursing facility
• Knowledge of current occupational therapy practice standards and regulations
• Proficient in using electronic medical records and other healthcare software

We are committed to providing the highest quality care to our residents, and we believe that our Occupational Therapist plays a critical role in achieving this goal. We offer competitive wages and benefits, as well as opportunities for professional growth and advancement within our organization.