Travel Occupational Therapist

Gold Coast Healthcare Staffing; Petaluma (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 healthcare benefits

401K Plan with 4% Company Match

FREE Mentorship

Relocation Assistance

Weekly On-time pay

Tax-free stipends for travel contracts

Local travel contracts

Registry/PRN opportunities

Job summary

Gold Coast Healthcare Staffing is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join their team in Petaluma, California. The role involves meeting with a diverse patient population, conducting evaluations, and crafting individualized therapy plans to help patients achieve their mobility goals. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication and interpersonal skills, as well as a state license for occupational therapy. The position offers a range of benefits including healthcare from day one, a 401K plan, and mentorship opportunities.

Qualifications

• Must hold the required state license for occupational therapy.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential.
• Excellent organizational skills are necessary.
• Ability to provide compassionate care over time.

Responsibilities

• Meet with patients to discuss health concerns and therapy needs.
• Conduct evaluations to determine starting points for patients.
• Create customized therapy plans to meet mobility goals.
• Work with care team members for adequate follow-up.
• Maintain records of patient therapy and progress.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Education

State license for occupational therapy

Job description

Job Summary SKILLED NURSING FACILITY

We are seeking an Occupational Therapist to join our team! As an Occupational Therapist, you will be meeting with up to 12 patients in a day, discussing their treatment needs and ultimate goals, and crafting customized, comprehensive therapy plans for them. You will also work closely with other doctors or members of their health team to arrange follow-up care, help educate patients on lifestyle changes they may need, and provide a positive, affirming presence in their lives. The ideal candidate has a compassionate style of care, has strong communication and interpersonal skills, and is comfortable handling multiple different cases at a time.

Responsibilities

• Meet with patients from many different backgrounds and compassionately discuss their health concerns and therapy needs
• Conduct evaluations to determine a starting point for each patient
• Create a therapy plan specific to each patient that will help them meet their mobility goals
• Work closely with other members of each patient’s care team to provide adequate follow-up care
• Maintain excellent records of patient therapy and progress

Qualifications

• Must hold the required state license for occupational therapy
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• The ability to stay positive and compassionate over a long period of time with patients

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receiveconsideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex,national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any othercharacteristic protected by law.

Perks of Joining GCHS

Benefits and Perks

As part of the GCHS team, you will receive:

• Day 1 healthcare benefits including medical, dental, vision, and with HSA compatible plans
• 401K Plan with 4% Company Match
• FREE Mentorship
• Relocation Assistance
• Weekly On-time pay
• Tax-free stipends for travel contracts
• Local travel contracts
• Registry/PRN opportunities while on assignment to boost your income