Occupational Therapy- Per Diem

Vale-Healthcare-Center; San Pablo (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

SIGN ON BONUS

401K

PTO

MEDICAL

DENTAL

Job summary

Vale-Healthcare-Center in California seeks a licensed Occupational Therapist to assess and treat residents and patients with disabilities, helping them perform daily living activities and tasks at work.

You will develop care plans, educate families, document accurately, and ensure compliance with state/federal regulations. Requires degree in OT, active license, and COVID vaccine.

Qualifications

• Bachelor/Master/Doctorate degree in Occupational Therapy (OT).
• Current OT license (where required by state).
• One year of clinical experience preferred.
• State-approved certification for advanced treatments where applicable.
• Covid-19 vaccine required and compliance with California mandates.

Responsibilities

• Screens and evaluates residents/patients and develops care plans.
• Educates residents, families, and caregivers on adaptive equipment and assistive devices for daily living.
• Maintains accurate patient records in a timely manner.
• Provides adaptive tools and treatments tailored to patient needs.
• Completes required forms per company policy and regulations.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Interpersonal communication

Care planning

Patient education

Education

OT degree (BS/MS/OTD)

Job description

SUMMARY

Evaluates and treats residents and patients with conditions that are mentally, physically, developmentally, or emotionally disabling to improve their ability to perform tasks of daily living and working environments in compliance with federal guidelines and state practice acts.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Screens, evaluates resident/ patient and develops appropriate plan of care.
• Instructs residents, families and caregivers in the use of adaptive equipment such as wheelchairs, splints, and aids for eating and dressing.
• Maintains patient records in an accurate and timely manner.
• Provides adaptive tools and treatments for the specific needs of patients.
• Completes required forms and documents in accordance with company policy and state and/or federal regulations.

ENTRY QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor of Science, Master of Science, or Doctor of Occupational Therapy degree.
• Current license in Occupational Therapy (if required by state law).
• One (1) year of clinical experience preferred.
• State approved certification to provide advanced level treatments where applicable.
• Covid 19 vaccine required.
• Must be in compliance with the state of California covid mandates.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

May supervise Occupational Therapy Assistants, Rehab Techs, or provisional licensed occupational therapists per state practice guidelines.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND ENVIRONMENT

Shift work may be required. Employee is frequently required to stand, walk, use hands or fingers, reach with hands and arms, feel, talk and hear. Employee is occasionally exposed to blood or other body fluids, fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals. In compliance with applicable law, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

• THER REQUIREMENTS

Participates in (or conducts) company-sponsored training to safeguard against improper use and disclosure of resident’s protected health information. Monitors and ensures compliance with company policies, procedures and state and federal law. By his / her signature below, employee agrees to adhere to and oversee communication of privacy guidelines relative to the confidentiality of residents’ protected health information.

BENEFITS

• *SIGN ON BONUS*
• 401K
• PTO
• MEDICAL
• DENTAL

Mariner Healthcare reserves the right to discontinue any bonus program at anytime.