Occupational Therapy (OT)

1 Legacy, Inc; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in California is seeking an Occupational Therapist for a full-time role lasting 13 weeks or longer. The therapist will diagnose and treat patients with functional disorders, assist patients and families, evaluate progress, and work with the rehabilitation team. Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy or related field with applicable experience, or a Master's degree and relevant licensure. This position offers a dynamic work environment focusing on patient recovery and teamwork.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Establish treatment programs based on diagnostic information.
• Evaluate patient's progress and prepare reports.
• Interact regularly with the rehabilitation team.
• Reports any problem areas to the supervisor immediately.
• Complies with California licensing, CMS, and related guidelines.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Differential diagnosis

Patient evaluation

Team collaboration

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Billing/logging

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.

951-251-0997

Additional Information

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