Occupational Therapist: Rehab Leader Driving Independence

Salinas Valley Health; Salinas (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Part time

Job summary

Salinas Valley Health is seeking an Occupational Therapist to provide OT interventions under supervision, focusing on patient-centered care and family education. Responsibilities include assessment, care planning, documenting progress, and coordinating with CCS for continued therapy after discharge.

The role requires CA OT license or eligibility and BLS certification, with duties including supervising therapy students and occasionally serving as Charge Therapist to maintain high safety standards.

Qualifications

• CA OT license or eligibility required.
• BLS/Healthcare Provider status per AHA standards.
• Strong documentation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and plan evidence-based OT interventions.
• Administer Care Plans aligned with physician, patient and family goals.
• Educate patients and families on treatment plans, progress and prognosis.
• Complete documentation of treatments and outcomes.
• Coordinate with CCS case manager for continued therapy post-discharge.
• May supervise and orient therapy students and assistants.
• Act as Charge Therapist as assigned and ensure safety standards.

Skills

Care planning

Assessment

Patient education

Documentation

Family education

Team coordination

Education

CA OT license/eligibility

Tools

BLS certification

Job description

Salinas Valley Health is seeking an Occupational Therapist to provide OT interventions under supervision, focusing on patient-centered care and family education. Responsibilities include assessment, care planning, documenting progress, and coordinating with CCS for continued therapy after discharge.

The role requires CA OT license or eligibility and BLS certification, with duties including supervising therapy students and occasionally serving as Charge Therapist to maintain high safety standards.