Occupational Therapy (OT)

1 Legacy, Inc; San Rafael (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking a Fulltime Occupational Therapist for a contract of 13 weeks or longer, located in San Rafael, California. The role involves establishing treatment programs based on patient diagnostics, maintaining interactions with nursing staff, and ensuring compliance with state guidelines. Candidates must possess a valid Occupational Therapy license in California, and preferably have a Bachelor's or Master's degree in the field. Experience with functional disorders and rehabilitation is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy or related field plus 5 years of experience.
• Alternatively, a Master's degree in Occupational Therapy or related field with no experience.
• Licensed as an Occupational Therapist in the State of California.

Responsibilities

• Establish treatment programs based on diagnostic information.
• Report any problem areas to the appropriate supervisor.
• Maintain good rapport with nursing and administrative personnel.
• Evaluate patients’ progress and prepare detailed reports.
• Establishes and carries out treatment programs based on diagnostic information to meet ADL needs.
• Submits logs and billing information on time; reports problems to supervisor; complies with CA licensing guidelines.

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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