Therapy - OT

Cynet Health; Crescent City (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Cynet Health is seeking an Occupational Therapist for a 13-week assignment in the Acute Rehabilitation department. The role focuses on evaluating and treating patients, planning care, and helping patients regain daily living skills.

The ideal candidate will hold an OT license, Basic Life Support certification, and have a minimum of two years’ experience. Responsibilities include supervising staff and coordinating with the care team to ensure high-quality patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited occupational therapy program.
• Clinical supervision experience.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in OT.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat patients in the Acute Rehabilitation department.
• Plan, implement, and adjust occupational therapy plans of care.
• Promote independence in activities of daily living and daily living skills.
• Collaborate with other health care professionals to coordinate patient care.
• Provide supervision to assistants and aides and contribute to student education.

Skills

Clinical supervision

Education

Accredited occupational therapy program

Job description

Therapy - OT

Profession: Therapy/Rehabilitation

Specialty: Acute Care

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: Day

Hours per Shift: 8

Experience: Minimum 2 years of experience required

License: Occupational Therapist License

Certifications: Basic Life Support Certification

Must-Have:

Graduate of an accredited occupational therapy programClinical supervision experience

Description:The primary responsibility is to evaluate and treat patients in the Acute Rehabilitation department.Responsible for assessing, planning, organizing, and participating in rehabilitative programs.Focus on building or restoring vocational, homemaking, and daily living skills, as well as promoting general independence for individuals with disabilities or developmental delays.Gains confidence and cooperation from patients, their families, and other healthcare providers through competent patient assessment and effective communication.Adheres to all local, state, and federal regulations, codes, policies, and procedures.Delivers optimal patient care while ensuring privacy and safety.Provides clinical supervision of assistants and aides.Serves as a clinical instructor for assigned students.

Plans, organizes, and conducts occupational therapy programs to rehabilitate those impaired by illness, injury, or psychological and developmental problems.Completes and documents patient evaluations and tests per established standards and regulatory requirements.Develops and updates the patient’s Plan of Care based on assessment data, identified problems, and diagnoses.Assesses and provides treatment for patients per their Plan of Care, following established standards.Completes documentation related to charge capture in accordance with established standards.Coordinates patient care effectively and efficiently with other healthcare providers and support team members.Complies with departmental and organizational requirements and responsibilities.Maintains a clean, neat, and safe working environment.Cleans and disinfects equipment after each use and inspects equipment per manufacturer's guidelines.Participates in quality improvement processes and interdisciplinary projects.Maintains strict confidentiality of all patients' Protected Health Information.Prepares and documents services in compliance with state and federal regulations.Completes mandated continuing education requirements to retain certification and meet accreditation and licensure requirements.