Occupational Therapist: Rehab & Mobility Champion

Sweetwater Care; Colusa (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Sweetwater Care is seeking an Occupational Therapist to develop and implement individualized treatment plans for patients recovering from illness or injury. You will conduct assessments, educate patients on exercise techniques, and collaborate with the rehabilitation team to optimize outcomes.

The role involves supervising support staff and maintaining thorough documentation in the electronic system, with a focus on regulatory compliance and patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• Active state licensure is required.
• Experience with designing individualized treatment plans is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Consult with patients to learn about their condition and symptoms.
• Diagnose movement dysfunction by observing patients as they move.
• Develop individualized treatment plan.
• Coach patients and teach therapeutic massage to ease pain and promote healing.
• Maintain patient records by tracking goals and progress.
• Use standardized assessments and evidence-based practice to guide interventions.
• Assess progress and adjust treatments in the clinical record per policies.
• Provide discharge summaries and communicate with families and team members.
• Supervise PT assistants or rehab aides as needed.
• Adhere to company policies and maintain licensure.

Job description

Sweetwater Care is seeking an Occupational Therapist to develop and implement individualized treatment plans for patients recovering from illness or injury. You will conduct assessments, educate patients on exercise techniques, and collaborate with the rehabilitation team to optimize outcomes.

The role involves supervising support staff and maintaining thorough documentation in the electronic system, with a focus on regulatory compliance and patient-centered care.