Occupational Therapist

Skilled Nursing Professionals • Turlock, CA

34d • Onsite

About The Position

Turlock Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join their team. The role involves providing rehabilitative and skilled treatment to patients with cognitive and/or ADL physical functioning disorders. The center is committed to providing an excellent clinical experience for patients and an amazing work environment for employees, fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. The company mission is to be the skilled nursing facility of choice in the community, driven by a motivated team dedicated to improving residents' daily lives and providing extraordinary service.

Requirements

• Must be a graduate of an accredited program in Occupational Therapy
• Must hold current and active State license or Registration
• Active State Licensure

Nice To Haves

• One year’s experience in long-term care or related setting preferred

Responsibilities

• Effectively screens/evaluates patients with cognitive and/or ADL physical functioning disorders and develops appropriate plan of care.
• Utilizes standardized assessments and evidence-based practice to support clinical interventions.
• Provides rehabilitative, skilled and medically necessary treatment intervention to patients with cognitive and/or ADL physical functioning disorders.
• Administers various procedures as part of the rehabilitation plan including ADL retraining, therapeutic activities, therapeutic exercises, modalities, and use of supportive and assistive devices.
• Assesses patient’s progress and adjusts treatments accordingly.
• Evaluates treatment outcomes for effectiveness and modifies services accordingly.
• Makes referrals in relation to treatment outcomes.
• Provides consultation and counseling to patients, families, caregivers, and other service providers related to 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.
• Documents all regulatory and clinically required information in the electronic documentation system and maintains patient records.
• Accurately records treatment minutes for services provided.
• Participates in required meetings including patient care conferences, utilization review meetings, and rehabilitation meetings.
• Participates in facility and company required trainings, in-services, and conferences.
• Obtains any necessary DME or supplies.
• Supervises and supports occupational therapist assistants, rehabilitation aides, and/or students.
• Adheres to NBCOT /AOTA and State Required practice acts, code of conduct, and ethics.
• Adheres to Company required policy and procedures and code of conduct.
• Performs other duties as may be assigned.
• Models and reinforces ethical behavior in self and to others in accordance with the Code of Conduct.
• Adheres to organizational policies and guidelines.
• Supports compliance initiatives.
• Maintains confidences.
• Admits mistakes.
• Conducts business with honesty.
• Shows consistency in words and actions.
• Follows through on commitments.

Benefits

• Medical
• dental
• vision
• 401K (Match)
• DailyPay
• Career advancement opportunities
• Scholarship Opportunities
• Employee discounts on entertainment events, hotels, movies, theme parks, cell phones, and much more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level