Occupational Therapist

COASTSIDE ADULT DAY HEALTH CENTER•Half Moon Bay, CA

72d•$40 - $80•Onsite

About The Position

The Occupational Therapist will be responsible for the initial and continuing assessment of participants, developing and modifying treatment plans, and delivering person-centered care. This role involves collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to ensure comprehensive care planning and service delivery. The therapist will also be responsible for documentation, including progress notes, assessments, and daily flow sheets, with the goal of increasing participants' independence and enhancing their emotional and social well-being. The position also involves suggesting necessary supplies and equipment and providing input on OT policies and procedures.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited occupational therapy curriculum.
Registered or eligible for registration by the American Occupational Therapy Association.
A good work record.
Clean, neat, reliable.
Capable of performing the duties and others assigned.
Good people skills, including empathy and sensitivity to the needs of the elderly and disabled.
Must work well within a team model of care.

Responsibilities

Initial and continuing assessment of the participant, including the initial treatment plan, method, and interval of delivery of services to meet identified needs.
Re-assessment of participants as conditions change, and modification of treatment goals consistent with these changes.
Deliver person-centered care, building a plan of care addressing the participants' stated needs, goals, desires, and in consideration of their abilities and strengths.
Provide input to the multidisciplinary team for collaborative care planning and delivery of services.
Complete TAR/ Individualized plan of care every 6 months, including a progress note for that time period.
Complete quarterly assessment every 3 months, including a progress note for that time period.
Complete and sign daily flow sheets, indicating therapy received and participants' response to therapy.
Increase and maintain participants’ capability for independence and aging in place.
Enhancement of participants’ emotional and social well-being.
Development of participants in the use of therapeutic activities for improving function.
Guidance of participants in the use of therapeutic activities for improving function.
Suggest the necessary supplies and equipment to conduct occupational therapy.
Provide input regarding OT policies and procedures.
Other duties as assigned.