Occupational Therapy (OT)

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

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Marietta, Ohio is looking for an Occupational Therapist for a full-time position. This role involves diagnosing functional disorders, planning therapy programs, and collaborating with nursing and administrative staff. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree plus 5 years of experience, or a Master's degree in Occupational Therapy. The position requires California licensure and the ability to evaluate and document patient progress efficiently. The organization emphasizes compliance with state regulations and aims for high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• License required as an Occupational Therapist in the State of California.
• 5+ years of experience with a Bachelor's degree or none with a Master's degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Ability to comply with state regulations and guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose functional disorders and establish treatment programs.
• Maintain rapport with nursing and administrative staff.
• Submit billing information and logs timely.
• Evaluate patient progress and document appropriately.

Skills

Differential diagnosis

Therapy program planning

Patient evaluation

Collaboration with healthcare team

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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