Occupational Therapy (OT)

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

Job summary

A healthcare provider is seeking a fulltime Occupational Therapist for a 13-week assignment in Lewiston, Idaho. The successful candidate will provide comprehensive therapy programs to patients, document progress, and collaborate with a rehabilitation team. A Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy and 5 years of experience or a Master's degree with licensure is required. Strong communication skills and adherence to state and federal guidelines are essential for this role. Competitive terms will be discussed.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed as an Occupational Therapist in California.
• 5 years of experience with a Bachelor's, or none with a Master's.
• Good rapport with nursing and administrative staff is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapy programs based on patients' needs.
• Evaluate patient progress and prepare reports.
• Interact regularly with rehabilitation and nursing staff.

Skills

Differential diagnosis

Therapy program planning

Interpersonal skills

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy or related field

Master's degree in Occupational Therapy or related field

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.

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Additional Information

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