Occupational Therapist – Rehab & Discharge Leader

PACS Group; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

PACS Group in Bakersfield, CA is seeking a Staff Occupational Therapist to evaluate and treat residents, communicate with families and physicians, and maintain accurate documentation of therapy services in the medical record. This full-time role reports to the Director of Rehabilitation and supports resident outcomes and regulatory compliance through ongoing staff education.

The OT will supervise COTAs, aides, and students, participate in discharge planning, and assist with training for

Qualifications

• Must hold and maintain an active Occupational Therapist license in California.
• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy is required; Master’s or Doctorate preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate residents within required time frame and document rationale for delays.
• Develop treatment plans and obtain physician approval.
• Provide occupational therapy treatments per physician orders and plans of care.
• Supervise COTAs, aides, and students per state acts.
• Assist nursing with Restorative Aide training.
• Communicate progress with supervisors and interdisciplinary team.
• Participate in care conferences and rehabilitation meetings.
• Complete evaluations and daily/weekly documentation per payer rules.

Skills

Team collaboration

Documentation

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy

Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy

Tools

Casamba

PointClickCare

Job description

PACS Group in Bakersfield, CA is seeking a Staff Occupational Therapist to evaluate and treat residents, communicate with families and physicians, and maintain accurate documentation of therapy services in the medical record. This full-time role reports to the Director of Rehabilitation and supports resident outcomes and regulatory compliance through ongoing staff education.

The OT will supervise COTAs, aides, and students, participate in discharge planning, and assist with training for