occupational therapist – POSITION open
(2 POSITIONS)
Applicants must possess relevant experience; applications from candidates without experience will not be considered.
Our COMPANY is seeking an EXPERIENCED occupational therapist to direct patient care for our busy OPERATION located in NOVATO, CA. WE HAVE SEVERAL position OPPENINGS full-time, 40 hours per week, part-time (16 hours) AND PER-DIEM AND SHORT/LONG TERM CONTRACTS ARE negotiable for the right candidate.
The COMPANY philosophy IS TO BELIeVE AND PROVIDE HEALTHCARE WITH HIGHEST STANDARDS IN MIND WITH PATIENT CENTERED APPROACH.
We are currently hiring OTs in SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA
Job Summary: Provide skilled therapy intervention and treatment to patients in the home setting. This care includes appropriate utilization of treatment plans and assessment skills. Careful monitoring of the patient’s status and progress toward goals as well as compliance with physician’s orders. Responsible for educating patients and caregivers while preparing the patient/caregiver for discharge as appropriate.
Qualifications/Educational Requirements:
1. Graduate of an Occupational Therapy curriculum accredited jointly by the Council on Medical Education of the American Medical Association and the American Occupational Therapy Association.
2. Licensed as an Occupational Therapist.
3. Minimum of two years’ experience as an occupational therapist.
Responsibilities/essential functions: The person in this position must be able to perform the following essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodations.
1. Implement occupational therapy services in accordance with physician’s plan of treatment. *
2. Assist the physician in the evaluation and assessment of the client’s level of functioning by applying appropriate tests and assist in the development and revision of the plan of care. *
3. Treat the client through use of therapeutic activities designed to restore function and self care activities for improving function. *
4. Observe, record and report the clients’ reaction to treatment and any changes in the clients’ condition to the physician, Director of Nurses and Case Manager. *
5. Educate client/caregiver and health care team in the phases of occupational therapy in which they may assist the client, in the use of adaptive devices, and durable medical equipment, as appropriate. *
6. Provides staff in-service education as directed by DON.
7. Assess and regularly re-evaluate the needs of the client, develop, implement and revise the client’s plan of care. *
8. Initiate diagnostic, preventive and rehabilitative procedures as appropriate to the client’s care safety. *
9. Assist with plan of care and maintain continuity of multidisciplinary clients whenever needed to ensure good coordination of care.
10. Promote coordination of care through interdisciplinary case conferences and communication with physician and field staff. *
11. Develop, prepare and maintain individualized client care progress records with accuracy, timeliness and according to policies. Submit accurate documentation in accordance with agency policies. *
12. Keep abreast of occupational trends and knowledge for service provision, documentation and care coordination.
13. Participate in staff meetings, in-service programs and Utilization reviews.
14. Participate in the agency’s quality improvement program. *
15. Supervise the Occupational Therapy Aide at least every 30 days.
We Offer
Competitive pay per visit with bonus stricture, supportive team environment and comprehensive benefits for full time associates.
Benefits include: medical, dental, holidays, and PTO (minimum 18 visits per week required to be eligible for benefits)
Mileage reimbursement (according to the laws of California).
Job Type: FULL TIME, PART-TIME, PER-DIEM, CONTRACT
Pay: We offer a competitive compensation.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $100.00 – $120.00 per hour
Schedule:
- FLEXIBLE
License/Certification:
- Occupational Therapy License (Required)
Work Location: Multiple locations
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