Occupational Therapy (OT)

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

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking a fulltime Occupational Therapist for a 13-week assignment in Verdugo City, California. The role involves diagnosing patients, writing reports, and developing therapy programs for rehabilitation. Candidates must have a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Occupational Therapy and appropriate licensure. Experience with patient assessment and teamwork in healthcare settings is critical. Join us to make a meaningful impact in patient care and rehabilitation.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid license as an Occupational Therapist in California.
• 5 years of experience with a Bachelor's, or a Master's with no experience.
• Knowledge of CMS and state guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Establish treatment programs according to patient needs.
• Collaborate with the rehabilitation team and nursing staff.
• Prepare detailed reports on patient progress.

Skills

Differential diagnosis

Interpersonal skills

Patient evaluation

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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