Travel Occupational Therapist (OT)

Sweetwater Care; Tulare (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Sweetwater Care is seeking a licensed Occupational Therapist to support rehabilitation efforts. The OT will design and implement treatment plans, guide patients through exercises, and collaborate with the team to improve mobility and comfort. Strong documentation and patient communication are essential.

The position reports to the Director of Rehabilitation Services. Active state licensure is required, with weekly gross earnings between $2,200 and $2,300.

Qualifications

• Licensed Occupational Therapist in the state, with active licensure.
• Experience in developing individualized treatment plans.
• Proven ability to document care and discharge summaries clearly.

Responsibilities

• Consult with patients to learn condition and goals.
• Diagnose movement dysfunction and plan therapy.
• Develop and execute individualized treatment plans.
• Coach patients in therapeutic techniques to ease pain.
• Maintain and document patient records and progress.
• Utilize standardized assessments to guide interventions.
• Adjust treatments based on progress and referrals.
• Communicate progress with the health team and supervise aides.
• Provide discharge summaries per regulatory requirements.

Skills

Patient consultation

Movement diagnosis

Treatment planning

Therapeutic massage guidance

Record keeping

Assessments & outcomes

Progress adjustment

Team communication

Discharge documentation

Clinical supervision

Policy compliance

Education

Active State Licensure

Job description

Principal Responsibilities

The Occupational Therapist performs treatments and exercises to help patients recover from illnesses and injuries. Their main duties include using various treatment techniques to develop personalized treatment plans, prescribing medications to relieve pain and increase mobility and teaching patients exercise techniques to improve their health.

Estimated weekly gross: $2200 - $2300/wk

This position reports to the Director of Rehabilitation Services.

• Consult with patients to learn about their physical condition and symptoms. Review their medical history and referrals from doctors or surgeons.
• Diagnose movement dysfunction by listening to patients and observing them as they move.
• Develop individualized treatment plan
• Coach patient and teach them therapeutic massage to ease patients’ pain and provide stimulation to promote healing
• Maintain patient record by keeping track of goals
• Utilize standardized assessments and evidence-based practice to support clinical interventions.
• Assesses patient’s progress and adjust treatments accordingly in the clinical record per regulatory and clinical practice requirements.
• Evaluates treatment outcomes for effectiveness. Services are modified in relation to patient evaluation and referrals are made in relation to outcomes.
• Provides consultation and counseling to patients, as well as families, caregivers and other service providers related to the physical disorders.
• Effectively communicates with supervisor and other health team members regarding patient progress, barriers, and treatment plans.
• Provides comprehensive discharge summary of services provided per regulatory and clinical requirements.
• Documents all regulatory and clinically required information in the electronic documentation system and maintains patient records according to company policy. Accurately records treatment minutes for services provided per all regulatory and clinical requirements.
• Participate in facility and company required trainings, in-services and conferences.
• Able to supervise and support physical therapist assistants; rehabilitation aides and/or students.
• Adherence to Company required policy and procedures and code of conduct.
• Active State Licensure