Occupational Therapist-OT Full-Time
Occupational Therapist-OT Full-Time
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Starting rate $60.00 We are offering a $5000 sign-on Bonus! Come work with us at Garden City! If you are caring and compassionate have a great work ethic and a genuine desire to make a difference in peoples lives this could be the perfect opportunity for you. Apply now and embark on a fulfilling career in occupational therapy!
What makes Garden City HealthCare Center a great place to work!
- Amazing Benefits!
- Career stability with a culture of fun
- Immediate availability
- New-grads welcome
- Referral Program
- Supportive Team
- Competitive Rates
- Educational and Career Development
Because your talent is focused on serving patients residents and families with exemplary compassion and care we are committed to providing you a premiere healthcare community where together we can transform the future of healthcare.
Position: Occupational Therapist
Occupational Therapist - General Purpose
The Staff Occupational Therapist evaluates and treats patients communicates with families physicians and other health team members and maintains documentation of services in the medical records. Conducts in-services and training for facility staff on an ongoing basis.
Occupational Therapist - Essential Duties
- Evaluate patients within twenty-four (24) hours or 1 business day of physician referral. If unable to complete evaluation in 24 hours documentation in medical record clearly defines cause for delay.
- Develop effective treatment plan and obtain approval for services from referring physician.
- Treat patients per the physician treatment plan.
- Assist nursing department with training of Restorative Aides.
- Supervise Occupational Therapy Assistants in direct patient care and patient related activities following state practice act.
- Communicate with supervisor and other health team members regarding patient progress problem and plans.
- Participate in Patient Care Conferences Utilization Review meetings and Rehabilitation Conferences as needed.
- Participate in in-services training program for other staff in the facility.
- Record evaluations daily treatment notes weekly progress notes recertification documentation per Occupational Therapy Board State Practice Act and governmental and third party payer requirements.
- Record treatment changes per policy and procedures.
- Instruct patients families or nursing staff in maintenance program and caregiver training in preparation for discharge from therapy services.
- Participate in discharge planning.
- Recommend and facilitate the ordering of necessary durable medical equipment for patients to facilitate independence in mobility; i.e. braces walkers canes elevated toilet seats and grab bars.
- Report any problems with department equipment so that it is maintained in good working order.
- Ability to relate positively effectively and appropriately with patients/residents families staff and professional colleagues.
Occupational Therapist - Supervisory Requirements
Supervises Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) aides and students.
Occupational Therapist - Qualification
Must have OT license in the California!
Education and/or ExperienceBachelors degree in Occupational Therapy prefer graduates of Masters or Doctorate Program in Occupational Therapy. Proficient in computer skills such as inputting data into programs such as NetHealth and PointClickCare.
Certificates Licenses RegistrationsLicensed as an Occupational Therapist in the state. Employee must meet continue education requirements per state practices. Must maintain a license in good standing at all time with the state board.
Join us at Garden City Healthcare Center and become part of the family who wonderfully enriches the lives of everyone we touch!
**Sign-On Bonus paid in payments within 1 year**
Employment Type
Full-Time
