Occupational Therapist (OT)

Job ID : 135158

Direct Hire Occupational Therapist Role $50-$60 per hour in Sacramento, California

We are seeking a compassionate Occupational Therapist (OT) to join a respected healthcare organization in Sacramento, California .

This is a FULL-TIME permanent opportunity.

Responsibilities of the Occupational Therapist :

Provide clinical occupational therapy evaluation and treatment on an acute, restorative and maintenance level to program participants

Assess condition, create a treatment plan and discuss implementation of therapy with participants or caretakers

Integrate occupational therapy treatment plan in the team Plan of Care (POC)

Assist with ordering, inventory, distribution and maintenance of durable medical equipment

Conduct home visits or educational sessions as needed and document participant / caregiver response

Educate participants and family members in proper care, exercise programs and use of durable medical equipment

Administer treatment programs as referred by the interdisciplinary team (IDT)

Instruct family members, caregivers and staff in methods to maximize safety and functional abilities in performing ADLs, documenting in medical records

Evaluate charts and report participant progress to appropriate staff

Prepare and submit patient evaluations, clinical and progress notes in a timely manner per agency policy

Participate in care planning, in-service programs, peer review and quality management activities

Maintain therapy department cleanliness and oversee maintenance of therapy equipment

Fulfill documentation requirements and department record-keeping of OT services

Collaborate with nursing home and assisted living staff regarding the OT needs of participants

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications of the Occupational Therapist :

Graduate of an Occupational Therapy curriculum accredited jointly by the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation of the American Medical Association and the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA)

Bachelors, Masters (MOT), or Doctorate (OTD) in Occupational Therapy

National Certification by the American Occupational Therapy Association or eligibility for National Registration Examination

Registration with the state in which practicing

State-issued driver’s license, personal transportation, good driving record and auto insurance as required by law

Minimum of one year experience working with the frail or elderly population

Compensation and Benefits for the Occupational Therapist :

$50–$60 per hour (based on experience)

Monday–Friday, 8 : 00 a.m.–4 : 30 p.m. schedule

Excellent benefits and real opportunities to advance your career

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