Occupational Therapist: Sign-On Bonus for Rehab Impact

Rockport Healthcare Services; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Rockport Healthcare Services in Bakersfield, CA seeks an experienced Occupational Therapist to provide direct patient care in the therapy department, evaluate and treat patients, document services, and collaborate with a wide health team.

The role includes supervising OT assistants, communicating with families and physicians, developing treatment plans, and ensuring accurate documentation and billing. A $5,000 sign-on bonus is offered and licensure is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.
• Current Occupational Therapist State Licensure.
• Current CPR certification.
• Experience in geriatric rehabilitation preferred.
• Experience in adult neurological, cardiac, and/or general rehabilitation preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care and document services in the medical record.
• Evaluate and treat patients; develop treatment plans with physician approvals.
• Supervise OT Assistants and aides per policy and regulatory requirements.
• Communicate with families, physicians, and health team about progress and plans.
• Contribute to rehab team conferences and professional development.
• Ensure accurate, complete documentation and billing consistency.
• Maintain safety and proper body mechanics during treatments.

Skills

Supervision

Written comms

Verbal comms

OT evaluation

Medical terminology

Ability to work with diverse patients

Safety practices

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Rockport Healthcare Services in Bakersfield, CA seeks an experienced Occupational Therapist to provide direct patient care in the therapy department, evaluate and treat patients, document services, and collaborate with a wide health team.

The role includes supervising OT assistants, communicating with families and physicians, developing treatment plans, and ensuring accurate documentation and billing. A $5,000 sign-on bonus is offered and licensure is required.