Occupational Therapist

Reliant Rehabilitation•San Andreas, CA

5h•Onsite

About The Position

This position may be offered as a Full-Time or PRN opening, depending on several factors. New grads are welcome, and a tuition repayment program is available. PRN positions are also available at this location. Joining Reliant's therapy team means making a significant impact on the lives of patients and residents in skilled nursing facilities (SNFs). As a leading rehab therapy provider, Reliant therapists deliver essential rehabilitation services to a vulnerable population. Reliant offers opportunities for career advancement through a continuing education platform and a clinical ladder, encouraging therapists to work at the top of their discipline. The executive team, many of whom started as therapists, promotes from within. The company also provides ongoing training, systems, and proven protocols to ensure effective and compliant therapy. Reliant is the largest independent rehab therapy provider to skilled nursing facilities and long-term acute hospitals (LTACHs), offering strong corporate support and being run by therapists with decades of experience. They are present in over 38 states across approximately 850 buildings, providing diverse opportunities in location, schedule, and professional development.

Requirements

Graduate of an ACOTE accredited school of occupational therapy.
Computer literate and proficient in clinical documentation.
Basic Internet navigation skills.
Valid certification from the National Board for Certification of Occupational Therapy (NBCOT).
Valid Occupational Therapist state license (where applicable).

Responsibilities

Provide occupational therapy (OT) and related services for patients while maintaining positive levels of interaction with facilities and clients in accordance with the principles and practices of occupational therapy and within Reliant Rehabilitation guidelines.
Provide quality patient care including: screening and evaluation of patients, development of initial and ongoing treatment plans of care, discharge plan, supervision of assistants and rehab techs, and case management responsibilities.
Maintain professional conduct that represents Reliant Rehabilitation’s commitment to quality and service in all interactions with clients, including positive levels of interaction and rapport with facilities and clients.
Adhere to all state and federal regulations regarding occupational therapy.
Optimize the functionality and skills of patients by providing, directing, and/or overseeing occupational therapy.
Provide consultation and clinical supervision to COTAs.
Directly supervise COTAs and Rehab Techs in skilled tasks during group and individual treatment in a manner that promotes efficient and effective utilization of resources and facilitates the ongoing development of clinical skills in accordance with State Practice Acts, Omnibus Reconciliation Act (OBRA), and Reliant Rehabilitation policy.
Build a strong occupational therapy program.
Enhance clinical expertise, professional and management skills through interaction with managers, therapists and other professional staff, self-study, and other continuing education activities.
Maintain valid state license.
Maintain awareness of issues related to the profession of occupational therapy and the health care environment.
Understands various relevant payment models related to billing and treatment guidelines, as well as clinically appropriate means/modes of delivery.
Provide quality care as well as reasonable goals and outcomes within the guidelines.
Be compliant with infection control procedures and environmental safety protocol within a facility.
Ability to read, write, speak, and comprehend in English: instructions, correspondence, charts, memos, and reports.