Occupational Therapy (OT)

1 Legacy, Inc; Inglewood (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider is seeking a full-time Occupational Therapist to provide rehabilitation services for patients dealing with functional disorders. This role, lasting 13 weeks or longer, includes evaluating patient progress, planning treatment programs, and collaborating with a rehabilitation team. Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy plus five years of experience, or a Master's with licensure. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential, coupled with compliance to California's guidelines.

Qualifications

• Must have a Bachelor's in Occupational Therapy or related field with 5 years of experience.
• Alternatively, a Master's degree with no experience and licensure in California.

Responsibilities

• Establish and carry out treatment programs based on patient needs.
• Maintain rapport with nursing and administrative personnel.
• Submit logs and billing information promptly.
• Report problem areas to supervisors immediately.
• Comply with State Licensing Board and California guidelines.

Skills

Differential diagnosis

Therapy program development

Patient evaluation

Team collaboration

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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