Occupational Therapist Full-Time
About The Position
The Staff Occupational Therapist evaluates and treats residents, communicates with families, physicians, and interdisciplinary team members, and maintains accurate documentation of therapy services in the medical record. The Occupational Therapist also provides ongoing in-service education and training to facility staff to support resident outcomes and regulatory compliance. This full-time position is located at Kern River Transitional Care in Bakersfield, California, and reports to the Director of Rehabilitation. The salary range is $65.00–$70.00 per hour, based on experience. The position supervises Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTAs), aides, and students.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy.
- Current, active Occupational Therapist license in the State of California.
- Meet all continuing education requirements.
- Maintain the license in good standing with the state licensing board at all times.
- Proficiency in electronic documentation systems such as Casamba and PointClickCare.
- Ability to read technical procedures and policy manuals.
- Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, coworkers, residents, and families.
- Ability to apply fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
- Ability to solve practical problems and interpret written, oral, diagram-based, or schedule-based instructions.
- Ability to meet the listed physical demands, including frequent standing or walking, reaching, pushing and pulling, talking and hearing, and exerting force.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s or Doctorate degree in Occupational Therapy.
- Skilled nursing or post-acute care experience.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate residents within 24 hours or one business day of physician referral and document reasons for any delay.
- Develop effective treatment plans and obtain physician approval for therapy services.
- Provide occupational therapy treatments in accordance with physician orders and established plans of care.
- Supervise Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTAs), aides, and students in accordance with state practice acts.
- Assist the nursing department with training Restorative Aides.
- Communicate with supervisors and interdisciplinary team members regarding resident progress, problems, and treatment plans.
- Participate in Patient Care Conferences, Utilization Review meetings, and Rehabilitation Conferences as required.
- Participate in facility in-service training programs.
- Complete evaluations, daily treatment notes, weekly progress notes, and recertification documentation in compliance with state regulations and payer requirements.
- Record treatment changes in accordance with facility policy and procedures.
- Educate residents, families, and nursing staff on maintenance programs and caregiver training to prepare for discharge.
- Participate in discharge planning.
- Recommend and facilitate ordering durable medical equipment to promote resident independence, such as braces, walkers, canes, grab bars, and elevated toilet seats.
- Report equipment issues promptly to ensure proper maintenance and safety.
- Maintain professional, positive, and effective relationships with residents, families, staff, and professional colleagues.
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Job Type
Full-time
