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 CMAll PandoLogic. Category : Healthcare, Keywords : Occupational Therapist (OT), Location : Riverside, CA-92503