Occupational Therapist

  • Full-time

Company Description

Leader in skilled nursing and rehabilitation. Company that focuses on treating employees right because happy employees will bring happy residents. 

Job Description

  • Screen and/or evaluate patients within forty‑eight (48) hours of physician referral
  • Develop effective treatment plans and obtain approval for services from referring physician
  • Treat patients according to the physician treatment plan
  • Supervise Occupational Therapy Assistants and Aides in direct patient care and patient related activities, following state practice acts and adherence to facility Supervision Policy and Procedure Matrix
  • Communicate with supervisor and other health team members regarding patient progress, problems and plans
  • Participate in Patient Care Conferences, Utilization Review meetings and Rehabilitation Conferences
  • Participate in in‑service training program for other staff in the facility
  • Record evaluations, daily treatment notes, weekly progress notes, HCFA therapy cert/POC forms, per the facility’s policy and procedure
  • Record treatment changes daily per policy and procedure
  • Instruct patient's families or nursing staff in maintenance programs
  • Participate in discharge planning
  • Coordinates necessary durable medical equipment for patients to facilitate safety and 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
  • Comply with the Occupational Therapy Practice Act in the state and the facility’s policy and procedures

Qualifications

  • CA Occupational Therapy License
  • Previous SNF experience preferred (not required)

Additional Information

Competitive pay. For immediate consideration, call Devin at 858-336-1411

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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