Occupational Therapist- Per Diem

Monterey Palms Healthcare Center; Palm Desert (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Monterey Palms Healthcare Center in California is seeking an Occupational Therapist to evaluate and treat residents with physical, developmental, or cognitive disabilities to improve daily living skills and functional independence. You will develop individualized plans, educate patients and families, document progress, and coordinate with the care team to ensure compliant, person-centered therapy.

Applicants should have a relevant OT degree and licensure; one year of clinical experience is

Qualifications

• Bachelor, Master, or Doctor of OT degree required.
• Current OT license (where state law requires it).
• One year of clinical OT experience preferred.
• State-approved certification for advanced level treatments where applicable.

Responsibilities

• Screen and evaluate residents/patients and develop a plan of care.
• Instruct residents, families and caregivers in use of adaptive equipment.
• Maintain patient records accurately and timely.
• Provide adaptive tools and treatments for patients’ needs.
• Complete required forms per company policy and regulations.

Skills

Clinical evaluation

Plan of care

Patient education

Documentation

Adaptive equipment

Education

Bachelor of Science in OT

Master of Science in OT

Doctor of OT

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Rehab equipment

Job description

SUMMARY

Evaluates and treats residents and patients with conditions that are mentally, physically, developmentally, or emotionally disabling to improve their ability to perform tasks of daily living and working environments in compliance with federal guidelines and state practice acts.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Screens, evaluates resident/ patient and develops appropriate plan of care.
• Instructs residents, families and caregivers in the use of adaptive equipment such as wheelchairs, splints, and aids for eating and dressing.
• Maintains patient records in an accurate and timely manner.
• Provides adaptive tools and treatments for the specific needs of patients.
• Completes required forms and documents in accordance with company policy and state and/or federal regulations.

ENTRY QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor of Science, Master of Science, or Doctor of Occupational Therapy degree.
• Current license in Occupational Therapy (if required by state law).
• One (1) year of clinical experience preferred.
• State approved certification to provide advanced level treatments where applicable.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

May supervise Occupational Therapy Assistants, Rehab Techs, or provisional licensed occupational therapists per state practice guidelines.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND ENVIRONMENT

Shift work may be required. Employee is frequently required to stand, walk, use hands or fingers, reach with hands and arms, feel, talk and hear. Employee is occasionally exposed to blood or other body fluids, fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals. In compliance with applicable law, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

THER REQUIREMENTS

Participates in (or conducts) company-sponsored training to safeguard against improper use and disclosure of resident’s protected health information. Monitors and ensures compliance with company policies, procedures and state and federal law. By his / her signature below, employee agrees to adhere to and oversee communication of privacy guidelines relative to the confidentiality of residents’ protected health information.

Mariner Healthcare reserves the right to discontinue any bonus program at anytime.