Occupational Therapy (OT)

1 Legacy, Inc; San Marcos (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in San Marcos, California, is seeking a full-time Occupational Therapist for a duration of at least 13 weeks. The role involves diagnosing functional disorders, planning and conducting therapy programs in various settings, and collaborating with the rehabilitation team. Candidates must possess a relevant Bachelor's or Master's degree and meet state licensing requirements. This position is vital in assisting patients to regain their functionality and improve quality of life.

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 or related field with no experience.
• Experience writing reports, planning and coordinating therapy programs across hospital, institutional or community settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide differential diagnosis for patients with functional disorders.
• Plan, organize, and conduct therapy programs.
• Evaluate patients’ progress and prepare detailed reports.
• Reports problems to the supervisor promptly and adheres to guidelines.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Differential diagnosis

Treatment program development

Patient evaluation

Report writing

Communication with rehabilitation 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.

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Additional Information

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