Occupational Therapy (OT)

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

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Santa Monica seeks a full-time Occupational Therapist to assess and rehabilitate patients with functional disorders. The role involves developing therapy programs based on patient evaluations and working collaboratively with a rehabilitation team. Applicants should possess a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Occupational Therapy and the relevant license in California. This position emphasizes patient interaction and thorough documentation of treatment progress.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provides differential diagnosis for patients.
• Plans and conducts therapy programs in various settings.
• Evaluates patients' progress and prepares detailed reports.

Skills

Differential diagnosis

Organizing therapy programs

Patient evaluation

Collaboration with nursing staff

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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