OT - Part Time

Pacific Villas Post Acute in; Oceanside (CA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Pacific Villas Post Acute is seeking a Staff Occupational Therapist to evaluate and treat patients, document care, and communicate with families, physicians, and the health team. You will develop treatment plans and ensure services align with physician orders.

The role includes supervising COTA and students, coordinating with nursing and rehab staff, and participating in conferences. A state license is required, with continuing education, and proficiency in Casamba and Point Click Care; strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Masters/Doctorate in Occupational Therapy preferred.
• Licensed as an Occupational Therapist in the state.
• Continuing education requirements per state practices.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients within 24 hours or 1 business day after referral.
• Develop treatment plan and obtain physician approval.
• Treat patients per physician plan.
• Supervise COTA and aides.
• Communicate progress with supervisor and health team members.
• Participate in Patient Care, Utilization, and Rehab Conferences as needed.
• Record evaluations and daily/weekly progress notes per policy.
• Instruct families and nursing staff on discharge maintenance.
• Recommend durable medical equipment to support mobility.
• Report equipment problems to maintain functionality.
• Relate positively with patients, families, staff and colleagues.

Skills

Interdisciplinary communication

Clinical evaluation

Treatment planning

Staff training

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy

Master's/Doctorate in Occupational Therapy

Tools

Casamba

Point Click Care

Job description

The Staff Occupational Therapist evaluates and treats patients, communicates with families, physicians and other health team members and maintains documentation of services in the medical records. Conducts in-services and training for facility staff on an ongoing basis.

• Evaluate patients within twenty-four (24) hours, or 1 business day of physician referral. If unable to complete evaluation in 24 hours, documentation in medical record clearly defines cause for delay.
• Develop effective treatment plan and obtain approval for services from referring physician.
• Treat patients per the physician treatment plan.
• Assist nursing department with training of Restorative Aides.
• Supervise Occupational Therapy Assistants in direct patient care and patient related activities, following state practice act.
• Communicate with supervisor and other health team members regarding patient progress, problem and plans.
• Participate in Patient Care Conferences, Utilization Review meetings and Rehabilitation Conferences as needed.
• Participate in in-services training program for other staff in the facility.
• Record evaluations, daily treatment notes, weekly progress notes, recertification documentation, per Occupational Therapy Board State Practice Act and governmental and third party payer requirements.
• Record treatment changes per policy and procedures.
• Instruct patient's families or nursing staff in maintenance program and caregiver training in preparation for discharge from therapy services.
• Recommend and facilitate the ordering of necessary durable medical equipment for patients to facilitate independence in mobility; i.e., braces, walkers, canes, elevated toilet seats and grab bars.
• Report any problems with department equipment so that it is maintained in good working order.
• Ability to relate positively, effectively, and appropriately with patients/residents, families, staff and professional colleagues.

Supervisory Requirements

Supervises Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA), aides and students.

Qualification

Education and/or Experience

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy, prefer graduates of Masters or Doctorate Program in Occupational Therapy.

Proficient in computer skills such as inputting data into programs such as Casamba and Point Click Care.

Language Skills

• Ability to read technical procedures.
• Ability to read and comprehend policy and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, coworkers and families.

Mathematical Skills

• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning Ability

• Ability to solve practical problems.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Certificates, Licences, Registrations

• Licensed as an Occupational Therapist in the state.
• Employee must meet continue education requirements per state practices.
• Must maintain a license in good standing at all time with the state board.

Physical Demands

The essential functions of this position require the following physical abilities: Standing and /or walking very frequently. Sitting occasionally. Reaching with hands and arms frequently, pushing/pulling very frequently. Talking and /or hearing very frequently. Tasting and /or smelling very frequently. Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and or excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or excess of 20 pounds of force constant to move objects. Climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling occasionally. Close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception in vision: ability to adjust focus.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

Additional Information

Note: Nothing in this job specification restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Critical features of this job are described under various headings above. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. The above statements are strictly intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees in this position.

$45.00 - $50.00 DOE

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.