Occupational Therapist
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Job Location:
Bakersfield, CA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
6 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Title: Occupational Therapist (OT)
Compensation: $101920 - $137384 annually
Employment Type: Full-Time
Location: Hospital / Inpatient Setting
Schedule: Day shift (details discussed during interview)
Position Overview
Legacy Staffing is seeking a compassionate and skilled Occupational Therapist to join our clients healthcare team. This role is responsible for providing high-quality occupational therapy evaluations treatments and care planning in accordance with hospital policies state and federal regulations and professional standards. The ideal candidate is patient-focused collaborative and committed to delivering safe effective and individualized care.
Key Responsibilities
- Evaluate patients referred for occupational therapy using standardized assessments and clinical judgment
- Develop individualized plans of care including short- and long-term goals in collaboration with patients families and interdisciplinary teams
- Provide direct occupational therapy treatment and monitor patient progress and response to care
- Modify treatment plans based on patient performance needs and physician direction
- Plan for patient discharge including home assessments family education equipment recommendations and community resource coordination
- Document evaluations treatments progress notes and outcomes in compliance with regulatory and licensing requirements
- Delegate and supervise occupational therapy assistants and support staff as appropriate
- Maintain ongoing communication with physicians nursing staff caregivers and other departments to ensure coordinated care
- Promote a culture of patient safety and patient-centered treatment
Patient Population
May include:
- Infants (birth12 months)
- Pediatrics (13 months12 years)
- Adolescents (1318 years)
- Adults (1964 years)
- Geriatric patients (65)
Qualifications
- Licensed Occupational Therapist (OT) in the applicable state
- Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program
- Strong knowledge of occupational therapy evaluation and treatment techniques
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary healthcare environment
- Commitment to patient-centered care and safety standards
Preferred Experience
- Prior hospital or inpatient rehabilitation experience
- Experience working with diverse age groups and diagnoses
Key Skills
- Body Mechanics
- Early Intervention
- Acute Care
- Communication skills
- HIPAA
- Autism Experience
- Computer Literacy
- Pediatrics Experience
- Home Care
- Heavy Lifting
- Patient Service Experience
- Medicare
