Occupational Therapy (OT)

1 Legacy, Inc; Willows (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in California is looking for a full-time Occupational Therapist for a 13-week assignment or longer. The role involves conducting therapy programs, evaluating patient progress, and ensuring compliance with state regulations. Candidates should possess at least a Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy or a Master's degree with licensure in California. This position offers the chance to work closely with patients and healthcare teams in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Must have a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Occupational Therapy or related field.
• 5 years of experience required for Bachelor's degree holders.
• Licensed as an Occupational Therapist in California.

Responsibilities

• Conduct therapy programs to rehabilitate patients.
• Interact with rehabilitation team on treatment plans.
• Evaluate patients' progress and prepare reports.
• Maintain compliance with state regulations.

Skills

Differential diagnosis

Therapy program planning

Patient evaluation

Documentation compliance

Interdisciplinary communication

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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