Occupational Therapy (OT)

1 Legacy, Inc; Trinidad (CO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Trinidad, Colorado is seeking a full-time Occupational Therapist for a 13-week contract or longer. The role involves planning and conducting therapy programs for patients impacted by illness or injury. Required qualifications include a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Occupational Therapy, with additional experience preferred. The position demands effective communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with nursing and rehabilitation teams. This is an opportunity to make a significant impact in patient recovery.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provides differential diagnosis for patients with functional disorders.
• Plans and conducts therapy programs to rehabilitate patients.
• Evaluates patients’ progress and prepares detailed reports.
• Maintains good rapport with nursing and administrative personnel.

Skills

Differential diagnosis

Communication skills

Therapy program planning

Patient evaluation

Report writing

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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