Occupational Therapist (OT), In-House

Job Description

Job Description

JUST ADDED $5000 Sign-on Bonus for Full-Time!

Seeking a  Full-Time Occupational Therapist  (OT)  to join the  IN-HOUSE team  at Valley Oaks Post Acute!  Supportive, patient-focused therapy team to work beside!  Ideal candidates will have experience working with a geriatric population.  PRN also available here & at sister facility Santa Maria Post Acute.

Address: 830 E Chapel St, Santa Maria, CA 93454

Responsibilities:

• Address client’s aspects of performance to support engagement in occupations that affect health, well-being and life quality
• Select and adapt the appropriate per case occupational therapy treatment model, method and approach to direct the process of interventions
• Apply interventions to maximize safety and performance in activities of daily living (ADL) and instrumental activities of daily living (IADL)
• Teach clients new ways of approaching tasks and educate them on how to break down activities into achievable components
• Assess client’s home and other environments and advice on alterations consistent with their needs and capabilities
• Recommend adaptive equipment and train in its use
• Guide and educate family members and caregivers
• Observe, note, and report on progress of long and short term treatment goals
• Collect data and document processes followed
• Regularly follow-up client

Skills:

• Proven working experience as occupational therapist
• Excellent knowledge of principles and practices of occupational therapy
• Familiarity with ADLs evaluation tools
• Current knowledge of treatment practices per discipline and drive to continually learn and grow in the profession
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills
• Valid license to practice occupational therapy
• BS degree or greater in occupational therapy

Career Advantages:

• Rare in-house opportunity
• Practice in an environment built on integrity and progressive, ethical care
• Work collaboratively with a supportive team of therapists and nursing staff
• Flexible schedule

Job Status: Full Time

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