Occupational Therapy​/OT

Fulltime Occupational Therapist - 13 weeks or longer

Job Title: Occupational Therapist

Prepared By: 1 Legacy, Inc.

Job Purpose or

Summary:

Provides differential diagnosis for patients with functional disorders, including writing reports for contracted facilities and patients’ physicians. Plans, organizes, and conducts therapy programs in hospital, institutional, or community settings to help rehabilitate those impaired due to illness, injury, or psychological or developmental problems. Assists the patient, family, and appropriate restorative personnel to obtain information relative to specific disorders while in the rehabilitation setting to facilitate patient recovery.

Interacts regularly with other members of the rehabilitation team and nursing staff on the patient's treatment plan, progress, and prognosis. Evaluates patients' progress and prepares reports detailing this progress. Ensures that all required written documentation is completed and appropriately placed in a timely manner. Tests and evaluates patients' physical and mental abilities and analyzes medical data to determine realistic rehabilitation goals.

Organizational Relationships:

Supervises:
Responsible for the care delivered by COTAs.

Licensure/Certification:

Must have a Bachelor's degree (or foreign equivalent) in Occupational Therapy or a related degree plus 5 years of experience. Alternatively, a Master's degree (or foreign equivalent) in Occupational Therapy or a related degree with no experience is acceptable. Must be licensed as an Occupational Therapist in the State of California.

Additional Information:

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.