Occupational Therapist - Rehab, Pain Relief & Coaching

Sweetwater Care; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Sweetwater Care is seeking an Occupational Therapist to lead treatment plans and rehabilitate patients with illnesses and injuries. You will diagnose movement dysfunction, develop personalized plans, and guide patients through therapeutic exercises and massage to promote recovery.

The role requires collaboration with the health team, documentation of progress, and delivery of discharge summaries in compliance with regulatory standards. Active state licensure is mandatory.

Qualifications

• Active State Licensure as an Occupational Therapist.

Responsibilities

• Consult with patients to learn about their physical condition and symptoms.
• Diagnose movement dysfunction by observing patients.
• Develop individualized treatment plans.
• Coach patients and teach therapeutic massage to ease pain and promote healing.
• Maintain patient records with goals and progress.
• Use assessments and evidence-based practice to support interventions.
• Evaluate progress and adjust treatments as needed.
• Provide discharge summaries per regulatory requirements.

Skills

OT licensure

Job description

Sweetwater Care is seeking an Occupational Therapist to lead treatment plans and rehabilitate patients with illnesses and injuries. You will diagnose movement dysfunction, develop personalized plans, and guide patients through therapeutic exercises and massage to promote recovery.

The role requires collaboration with the health team, documentation of progress, and delivery of discharge summaries in compliance with regulatory standards. Active state licensure is mandatory.