OT in Skilled Nursing: Elevate Residents’ Independence

Apple Valley Care Center; Apple Valley (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple Valley Care Center is seeking a licensed Occupational Therapist to join our skilled nursing team, evaluating and treating residents to improve independence and quality of life.

You will assess physical, cognitive, and psychosocial needs, create treatment plans, deliver OT interventions, document progress, and collaborate with physicians, nurses, PTs, and SLPs. California license and 2 years healthcare experience are required.

Qualifications

• Licensed OT in California.
• Minimum 2 years in healthcare, skilled nursing preferred.
• Familiar with current OT practice standards and regulations.
• Proficient with electronic medical records.

Responsibilities

• Assess residents' physical, cognitive, and psychosocial abilities and functional limitations through standardized assessments.
• Create and implement personalized treatment plans based on assessment findings, resident goals, and physician directives.
• Deliver skilled occupational therapy interventions, such as therapeutic exercises, daily living skills training, cognitive retraining, and environmental adjustments.
• Monitor and document resident progress, making necessary adjustments to treatment plans.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members, including physicians, nurses, physical therapists, and speech therapists, to coordinate care and optimize resident outcomes.
• Educate residents and their families on occupational therapy objectives, treatment plans, and home exercise routines.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of the occupational therapy services provided.
• Participate in team meetings, in-service training, and quality improvement efforts.
• Stay updated on occupational therapy practices and relevant regulations.

Skills

Healthcare experience

EMR proficiency

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

California OT license

Tools

EMR software

Job description

Apple Valley Care Center is seeking a licensed Occupational Therapist to join our skilled nursing team, evaluating and treating residents to improve independence and quality of life.

You will assess physical, cognitive, and psychosocial needs, create treatment plans, deliver OT interventions, document progress, and collaborate with physicians, nurses, PTs, and SLPs. California license and 2 years healthcare experience are required.