Occupational Therapist Per-Diem
About The Position
Willow Creek Health Care Center is seeking a dedicated and compassionate per-diem Occupational Therapist to join its rehabilitation team in Clovis, California. The Staff Occupational Therapist evaluates and treats residents, communicates with families, physicians, and interdisciplinary team members, and maintains accurate service documentation in medical records. The role also provides ongoing staff education and training. The Occupational Therapist assesses residents’ therapy needs, functional limitations, and rehabilitation potential; develops and updates individualized treatment plans to improve independence in activities of daily living; and educates residents, families, and caregivers about therapy goals, home programs, safety, and fall prevention. The role supervises Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants, aides, and students, supports nursing in training Restorative Aides, participates in care planning and rehabilitation activities, and helps maintain a safe treatment environment. Compensation is $68–$70 per hour, based on experience.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy.
- Current Occupational Therapist license in California in good standing.
- CPR certification, if required.
- Meet continuing education requirements under state regulations.
- Strong clinical, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to read and interpret technical and clinical documents.
- Problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
- Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including frequent standing and walking, occasional sitting, bending, and lifting; moving residents and equipment up to 100 pounds with assistance; and assisting with resident mobility and safe handling techniques.
- Effective communication and sensory awareness for resident care.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s or doctorate in Occupational Therapy.
- Experience in a skilled nursing facility.
- Proficiency with documentation systems such as Net Health and PointClickCare.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate residents to determine occupational therapy needs, functional limitations, and rehabilitation potential in accordance with physician orders and facility policies.
- Develop, implement, and update individualized treatment plans to improve functional independence in activities of daily living.
- Supervise Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants, therapy aides, and students in accordance with state practice guidelines.
- Assist nursing with training and support of Restorative Aides.
- Communicate with physicians, nursing staff, interdisciplinary team members, residents, and families about progress, goals, and discharge planning.
- Participate in care plan meetings, utilization review, and rehabilitation conferences as needed.
- Provide in-services and training programs for facility staff.
- Complete timely, accurate, and compliant documentation according to regulatory and payer requirements.
- Maintain a safe treatment environment and follow infection control and safety protocols.
- Educate residents, families, and caregivers on therapy goals, home programs, safety techniques, and fall prevention.
- Recommend and facilitate ordering adaptive equipment and assistive devices to support independence.
- Maintain confidentiality of resident and facility information.
- Report equipment concerns and ensure proper maintenance.
- Participate in quality assurance and performance improvement initiatives.
- Foster positive and professional relationships with residents, families, and team members.
