Occupational Therapy (OT)

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

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Palm Desert is seeking a full-time Occupational Therapist for a 13-week or longer role. The therapist will evaluate patients, plan and conduct rehabilitation programs, and interact with the rehabilitation team to ensure effective treatment. Candidates must possess either a Bachelor's degree with 5 years of experience or a Master's degree in Occupational Therapy with relevant licensing. This position offers a chance to make a significant impact on patients' recovery and well-being.

Qualifications

• 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 California.

Responsibilities

• Provides differential diagnosis for patients with functional disorders.
• Plans, organizes, and conducts therapy programs to rehabilitate patients.
• Evaluates patients’ progress and prepares detailed reports.

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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