Occupational Therapy (OT)

1 Legacy, Inc; George West (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in George West, Texas is seeking a full-time Occupational Therapist for an assignment of 13 weeks or longer. The position involves providing differential diagnosis, planning therapy programs, and maintaining communication with the rehabilitation team and patients. Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy or a related field with 5 years of experience, or a Master's degree with no experience, and be licensed in California. Competitive compensation offered.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience with a Bachelor's degree, or a Master's degree with no experience.
• Licensed as an Occupational Therapist in the State of California.

Responsibilities

• Establishes and carries out treatment programs based on diagnostic information.
• Maintains good rapport with nursing and administrative personnel.
• Evaluates patients' progress and prepares detailed reports.

Skills

Differential diagnosis

Treatment program planning

Report writing

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's or 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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