Occupational Therapist (Per Diem) - Post-Acute Services

Montage Health; Monterey (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

Montage Health is seeking a per diem Occupational Therapist in California to evaluate and treat patients requiring rehabilitation for daily living activities. You will work with the rehabilitation team to plan treatments and coordinate care across disciplines, including retraining programs for patients and training of staff and family members.

The role emphasizes high-quality care, safety, and strong patient relations, with responsibilities across home, community, and work environments.

Qualifications

• Current California Occupational Therapy license is required.
• BLS Healthcare Provider certification is required.
• NBCOT certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate activities of daily living and functional abilities; set measurable objectives with rehab team.
• Plan and administer occupational therapy treatments to rehabilitate patients.
• Coordinate plans with the interdisciplinary rehabilitation team.
• Design adaptive equipment for home, community, or work environments.
• Train staff and family members to implement retraining programs.
• Promote quality of care, safety, and patient relations.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Public relations

Education

California OT license

BLS certification

NBCOT preferred

Job description

Welcome to Montage Health’s application process!Job Description:Position SummaryThe Occupational Therapist facilitates development and rehabilitation of patients with impairments, functional limitations, disabilities or changes in physical function by planning and administering occupational therapy treatments to help individuals develop and maintain essential activities of daily living skills.The Occupational Therapist performs a thorough evaluation of activities, daily living skills, and needs of the person receiving services, and sets measurable objectives that are formulated in conjunction with the rehabilitation team. Plans treatments to assist patients in physical reconditioning, and coordinates the plan with members of the interdisciplinary team. Assists the person receiving services in understanding their needs and limitations and how to manage them to better function. Recommends and/or designs special adaptive equipment for the person served to improve function in their home, community, and/or work environments. Plans retraining programs and trains staff and family members to carry out the retraining program including dressing, feeding, grooming, and personal hygiene.Important dimensions of this position consist of quality of care, professional commitment, teamwork, interpersonal skills, safety, good public/customer relations and a broad knowledge base.ExperienceOccupational therapist experience with patient populations that include neurological, orthopedic, and medical conditions preferred.EducationEducation and training sufficient to obtain a California Occupational Therapist license.Licensure/CertificationsCurrent California Occupational Therapy license required. American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS required. National board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) preferred.Equal Opportunity EmployerAssigned Work Hours:Per Diem Day shift.Position Type:Per DiemPay Range (based on years of applicable experience):$61.75to$82.59The hours employees work determine when a shift differential is paid.Hourly Evening Shift Differential: $3.87Hourly Night Shift Differential: $5.81