Occupational Therapy (OT)

1 Legacy, Inc; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading rehabilitation service provider in California is seeking a fulltime Occupational Therapist for a 13-week assignment. Responsibilities include providing differential diagnosis and developing therapy programs for patients with functional disorders. Candidates must hold a relevant bachelor's or master's degree and have experience working with patients in various settings. This position emphasizes teamwork and adherence to state and federal guidelines, guaranteeing thorough documentation of patient progress and treatment plans.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provides differential diagnosis for patients with functional disorders.
• Plans and conducts therapy programs in various settings.
• Interacts with rehabilitation team and nursing staff on treatment plans.

Skills

Differential diagnosis

Treatment planning

Patient evaluation

Therapy program development

Interpersonal communication

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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