Senior Occupational Therapist - Geriatric Rehab

Rockport Healthcare Services; Spring Valley (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Rockport Healthcare Services is seeking an Occupational Therapist to provide direct patient care in a rehabilitation setting. You will evaluate patients, develop and implement treatment plans, supervise assistants, and collaborate with families, physicians, and the health team to optimize functional outcomes.

You will document progress, coordinate with the rehab team, and contribute to ongoing professional development while maintaining high standards of patient safety and care.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.
• Current Occupational Therapist state licensure.
• Experience in geriatric rehabilitation or adult neurological, cardiac, and/or general rehabilitation is preferred.
• Current CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Aids in restoration and enhancement of independence; evaluates and treats patients; documents services in medical records.
• Supervises OT Assistants/Aides in direct patient care per policy and state/federal requirements.
• Develops treatment plans and obtains approvals from referring physicians.
• Communicates with supervisor and health team members regarding patient progress and plans.
• Educates patients’ families or nursing staff on follow-through programs.
• Interviews patients and families to assess previous functioning and future goals.
• Issues ADL adaptive equipment and durable medical equipment as needed to promote independence.
• Writes complete, accurate documentation meeting regulatory and billing requirements.
• Contributes to rehab team conferences and interdisciplinary care discussions.

Skills

OT evaluation

Staff supervision

Physical modalities

Prosthetics/orthotics

Medical terminology

Patient diversity

Verbal & written communication

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Rockport Healthcare Services is seeking an Occupational Therapist to provide direct patient care in a rehabilitation setting. You will evaluate patients, develop and implement treatment plans, supervise assistants, and collaborate with families, physicians, and the health team to optimize functional outcomes.

You will document progress, coordinate with the rehab team, and contribute to ongoing professional development while maintaining high standards of patient safety and care.