Occupational Therapist, Per Diem
Occupational Therapist, Per Diem
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$ 54 - 65
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Job Description
IOA is on the forefront of revolutionary healthcare models reshaping the way people can age in place. Our innovative models transform lives enhance communities and save healthcare systems millions of dollars. Rather than focusing on archaic outdated design we strive to consistently question the status-quo and create new and more innovative ways to help aging adults and adults with disabilities maintain their quality of life.
With over 23 programs we offer multiple ways to aid seniors maintain their health well-being independence and participation in the community fulfilling our mission.
The Occupational Therapist (OT) is responsible for evaluating participants developing and implementing individualized treatment plans supervising support staff and coordinating with interdisciplinary teams. The OT must be licensed in California experienced with frail elders and able to perform treatments across settings while managing equipment documentation and occasional on-call duties.SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES
Evaluates the functional capabilities of all new participants on the functional evaluation form; makes regular progress notes; reevaluates all participants as necessary and records the reevaluations.
Establishes realistic treatment goals and sets up treatment plans for participants needing occupational therapy including participants requiring swallowing assessment and treatment. Refers to other disciplines as indicated.
Instructs and supervises the OT assistant or rehab aide in carrying out regular treatments.
Instructs participants relatives and attendants in relevant methods of care and treatment when necessary.
Acts as a consultant and advisor to staff advising on transportation transfer techniques and relevant methods of occupational therapy treatment.
Participates regularly in Intake and Assessment Team.
Keeps written records of rehabilitation equipment used at center and assumes responsibility for loaned equipment; sees that equipment is always in good condition.
Together with Clinical Services Manager rehab supervisor nurse and physical therapist plans for and orders new equipment needed in the Center or the participants home.
In conjunction with the physical therapist is responsible for ordering maintaining and name-labeling participants mobility aids and other assistive devices.
Performs occupational therapy evaluations and treatments in the day center at clients homes and in contracted facilities as needed.
Provides evening and weekend on-call coverage on a rotational basis.
Fulfills all the administrative requirements including keeping of statistical records using computerized system participant records reports attendance at staff meetings etc.
Actively participates in and encourages actions that promote good public relations with participants their families and friends visitors and the community.
All other reasonably related jobs as assigned.
BACKGROUND AND EXPERIENCE
Graduate of an accredited occupational therapy training program.
Holder of current license from the California Board of Occupational Therapy.
State certification in swallowing evaluation and treatment and in physical agent modalities preferred.
Membership in Occupational Therapy Association and American Occupational Therapy Association preferred.
Current recertification by National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy preferred.
Interest in demonstrated ability and experience in working with frail elders.
Flexibility initiative imagination and resourcefulness.
Ability to work in an interdisciplinary team.
Computer literacy preferred.
Language capability - Spanish or Chinese preferred.
Interest and willingness to work in a multilingual multicultural environment.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Ability to lift transfer push/pull maneuver and reposition 35 lbs.
Ability to reach bend and walk
COMPENSATION
$54.00-65.00/hrThis rate is not necessarily reflective of actual compensation that may be earned nor a promise of any specific pay for any specific employee which is always dependent on actual experience client needs education and other factors.
This range does not include any additional equity benefits or othernon-monetarycompensationwhich may be included.
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IOA reserves the right to adjust work hours or duties when appropriate.
Institute on Aging is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Institute on Aging is committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive work environment and providing equal opportunities to all employees and job applicants without regard to age race religion color national origin sex sexual orientation gender identity genetic disposition neuro-diversity disability veteran status or any other protected category under federal state and local law.
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Employment Type
Part-Time
