Occupational Therapist Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Current and valid California Occupational Therapist (OT) license required.
• Graduation from an accredited Occupational Therapy program.
• Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Strong clinical assessment, treatment planning, and documentation skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational abilities.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
• Ability to complete required facility credentialing and onboarding requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience working in a healthcare facility, rehabilitation center, skilled nursing facility, or similar clinical environment.
• Experience treating patients with physical, neurological, or functional impairments.
• Familiarity with electronic medical records (EMR) and clinical documentation systems.
• Strong time-management skills and the ability to manage an assigned patient caseload.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive occupational therapy evaluations to assess patients' physical, cognitive, and functional abilities.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on patient needs, clinical findings, and established rehabilitation goals.
• Provide therapeutic interventions to improve patients' ability to perform activities of daily living (ADLs).
• Evaluate and address limitations in mobility, coordination, strength, fine motor skills, and functional independence.
• Recommend adaptive equipment, assistive devices, and environmental modifications to improve patient safety and independence.
• Monitor patient progress and modify treatment plans as clinically appropriate.
• Educate patients, families, and caregivers on therapeutic techniques, home exercise programs, and adaptive strategies.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and timely clinical documentation, including evaluations, progress notes, and discharge summaries.
• Collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, Physical Therapists, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care.
• Comply with applicable state and federal regulations, professional standards, and facility policies.
• Perform additional duties within the scope of practice of a licensed Occupational Therapist.

Benefits

• Opportunity to gain valuable clinical experience in a healthcare facility.
• Dedicated recruitment and assignment support from AvaMed Workforce.