Occupational Therapist

Job Summary:

We seek a highly skilled and experienced Occupational Therapist with at least one year of Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) experience. The Occupational Therapist will be responsible for providing therapeutic interventions to improve patients' ability to perform daily activities, utilizing their expertise in rehabilitation practices. The role requires active licensure in California and familiarity with NetHealth (Rehab Optima) software. The therapist will collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized treatment plans focused on patient recovery and functional independence.

• Conduct patient evaluations and assessments to determine functional abilities and therapy needs.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans tailored to patients' goals and conditions.
• Provide therapeutic interventions to improve patients' daily living and occupational skills.
• Document patient progress and update treatment plans accordingly using NetHealth (Rehab Optima) software.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members including nurses, physicians, and therapists to optimize patient care.
• Educate patients and families on therapy goals, techniques, and home exercise programs.
• Maintain compliance with facility policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.

• Active Occupational Therapist license in the state of California.
• Minimum of one year experience in a Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) setting.
• Proficiency with NetHealth (Rehab Optima) or similar rehabilitation documentation software.
• Strong clinical assessment and treatment planning skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Experience working in interdisciplinary teams within rehabilitation or long-term care environments.
• Additional certifications related to rehabilitation or geriatric care.

• Work environment includes Skilled Nursing Facility with patients requiring rehabilitation and ongoing care.
• Ability to adapt to a fast-paced clinical setting and collaborate effectively with diverse healthcare professionals.

• Work schedule and shifts are determined by facility needs; flexibility may be required to cover day or evening shifts.