Occupational Therapy (OT)

1 Legacy, Inc; Burlingame (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Burlingame, California seeks a Fulltime Occupational Therapist for a role lasting 13 weeks or longer. The successful candidate will be responsible for creating and conducting therapy programs, documenting patient progress, and collaborating with the rehabilitation team. To qualify, candidates must have a relevant Bachelor's or Master's degree and a valid California license. This position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on patient recovery and rehabilitation.

Qualifications

• Must have a Bachelor's degree or Master's degree in Occupational Therapy.
• 5 years of experience for Bachelor's holders, none for Master's.
• Valid Occupational Therapist license in California.

Responsibilities

• Provides differential diagnosis and therapy programs.
• Maintains rapport with nursing and administrative personnel.
• Evaluates patients’ progress and prepares reports.
• Reports any problem areas within each facility to the appropriate supervisor immediately.
• Complies with the State Licensing Board of California, Title 22, CMS, and California Labor Board guidelines.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Differential diagnosis

Treatment planning

Patient interaction

Documentation

Communication with teams

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy

Master's degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Fulltime Occupational Therapist – 13 weeks or longer

Job Title: Occupational Therapist

Provides differential diagnosis for patients with functional disorders, writes reports to contracted facilities and patients’ physicians, plans, organizes, and conducts therapy programs in hospital, institutional, or community settings to rehabilitate those impaired by illness, injury, or psychological or developmental problems. Assists the patient, family, and restorative personnel to obtain information for recovery. Interacts regularly with the rehabilitation team and nursing staff on treatment plans, progress, and prognosis. Evaluates patients’ progress and prepares detailed reports. Assures all required documentation is completed and appropriately placed in a timely manner.

• Establishes and carries out treatment programs based on diagnostic information to meet patients’ ADL needs.
• Maintains good rapport with nursing and administrative personnel across facilities.
• Submits logs and all billing information on a timely basis.
• Reports any problem areas within each facility to the appropriate supervisor immediately.
• Complies with the State Licensing Board of California, Title 22, CMS, and California Labor Board guidelines.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Licensure/Certification: Must have a Bachelor's degree (or foreign equivalent) in Occupational Therapy or a related field plus 5 years of experience. Alternatively, a Master's degree (or foreign equivalent) in Occupational Therapy or a related field with no experience and licensed as an Occupational Therapist in the State of California.

951-251-0997

Additional Information

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