Occupational Therapist - Rehab & Impact (Sign-On $5k)

San Pablo Healthcare & Wellness Center; San Pablo (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

San Pablo Healthcare & Wellness Center seeks an Occupational Therapist to provide direct patient care and support the therapy department. You will evaluate patients, develop treatment plans, supervise assistants, and coordinate with families, physicians, and the health team to document services.

The role emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration, adherence to regulatory standards, and ongoing professional development to improve patient outcomes in geriatric rehabilitation and related areas.

Qualifications

• Knowledge in Occupational Therapy evaluation and treatments.
• Ability to supervise and direct assistants and aides.
• Understanding of the principles of physical modalities employed in Occupational Therapy.
• Knowledge of use of prosthetic and orthotic devices ambulatory aids, assistive and resistive devices, and training.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Ability to work with all types and levels of patients.
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates and treats patients; communicates with families, physicians and health team; documents services.
• Develops effective plan of treatment and obtains approvals from referring physicians.
• Supervises Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants and aides in direct patient care and related activities.
• Communicates patient progress, problems and plans with supervisor and health team.
• Educates families or nursing staff in follow-through programs.
• Interviews patient and families regarding prior functioning and lifestyle.
• Assesses resources for problem-solving and clinical best practice.
• Assesses, trains, and issues ADL equipment to facilitate independence.

Skills

Occupational Therapy evaluation

Supervise assistants

Physical modalities knowledge

Prosthetic/orthotic devices

Medical terminology

Patient communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy

State Licensure for Occupational Therapy

Current CPR certification

Job description

San Pablo Healthcare & Wellness Center seeks an Occupational Therapist to provide direct patient care and support the therapy department. You will evaluate patients, develop treatment plans, supervise assistants, and coordinate with families, physicians, and the health team to document services.

The role emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration, adherence to regulatory standards, and ongoing professional development to improve patient outcomes in geriatric rehabilitation and related areas.