Occupational Therapist

Job Description

Job Description

Occupational Therapist Role Summary

Empower lives and promote independence in a role that truly makes a difference! As an Occupational Therapist, you will be a vital spark in our healthcare community, providing transformative treatments and interventions to our patients. You will lead the way in clinical excellence by overseeing the Functional Maintenance Program, ensuring our geriatric and frail populations maintain the highest possible quality of life. This is an inspiring opportunity to mentor a dedicated team, collaborate with diverse clinical experts, and apply your compassionate expertise in a supportive, five-star service environment.

Key Duties:

• Direct Clinical Care: Provide high-quality Occupational Therapy treatments and personalized interventions to improve patient outcomes.

• Mentorship & Training: Offer guidance, training, and clinical supervision to Rehabilitation Aides, patients, and family members to ensure the success of Functional Maintenance Programs.

• Strategic Collaboration: Participate as a key clinical expert within the team, contributing to holistic planning, creative problem-solving, and innovative care processes.

• Operational Leadership: Fulfill administrative duties, including center-based supervision of the rehabilitation department in partnership with Physical Therapy.

• Resource Management: Track and manage specialized OT rehabilitation equipment to ensure the team has the tools necessary for excellence.

• Advocacy: Act as a mentor for colleagues, developing respect for new ideas and clinical proposals that enhance the department.

• Education: Graduate of an approved, accredited Occupational Therapy program.

• Experience: A minimum of 2–4 years of professional experience, specifically including at least two years working with physical disabilities in geriatric or frail populations.

• Licensure: Current license to practice in the state of California through the California Board of Occupational Therapy (CBOT).

• Certification: Successful completion of the certification exam and initial registration through the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT).

• Core Skills: Proven ability to work independently while excelling as a collaborative member of a team.

• Physical Capability: Ability to stand, walk, and reach frequently; ability to occasionally lift up to 75 lbs and frequently lift up to 50 lbs to assist patients.

• Personal Attributes: Self-motivated, resourceful, and flexible individuals who thrive in fast-paced, clinical settings.

• Communication Excellence: Advanced skills in discussing complicated clinical topics with patients, families, and colleagues.

• Analytical Thinking: A natural tendency toward investigative techniques to determine the best clinical approach for complex cases.

• Resilience: The ability to function effectively under pressure and adapt to shifting priorities with a positive attitude.

• Setting: Center/Clinic Environment

• Work Type: On-site

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