Occupational Therapist (OT)

Occupational Therapist, OT

Stonebrook Healthcare Center is a 5-star Skilled Nursing Facility looking for an Occupational Therapist, OT, to join our in-house therapy department.

We offer reasonable and achievable productivity standards, flexible work hours, and a positive and cohesive therapy team.

Some benefits of working at Stonebrook:

• Reasonable and achievable productivity standards: We want you to be successful, so we set realistic expectations for our therapists.
• Flexible work hours: We understand that you have a life outside of work, so we offer flexible work hours that fit your schedule.
• Privately owned SNF: We are a privately owned SNF, which means we have more control over our policies and procedures. This allows us to create a more positive and supportive work environment for our therapists.
• Optima software with laptops: We use the latest technology to provide our patients with the best possible care. You will have your own laptop and access to Optima software, which will make your job easier.
• Easy going administrator, DON and staff: Our administrator, DON, and staff are all easygoing and supportive. We create a positive work environment where everyone feels valued.
• Energetic rehab team with very positive attitude: Our rehab team is energetic and passionate about their work. We are always looking for ways to improve our care and make a difference in our patients' lives.

If you are looking for a rewarding career in occupational therapy, we encourage you to apply to Stonebrook Healthcare Center. We would love to have you on our team!

Job Summary

The Occupational Therapist works within their ethical scope of practice at all times, follows all state and federal laws pertaining to healthcare delivery; completes evaluations, treatments and documentation in a timely manner; works cooperatively with team members, all internal and external customers and strives to positively represent their discipline and their company in the community.

Job Duties:

• Evaluations: Provide occupational therapy evaluations as ordered by a physician and obtain insurance verification/authorization before initiating the eval. Complete evaluations within a timely manner of receiving the physicians order, or place a note in the chart stating reasons for delay in initiation of the eval. Obtain a clarification order or physician signature per facility protocol.
• Treatment: Provide treatment as ordered by a physician. Ensure that insurance authorization has been obtained prior to treatment. Provide treatment appropriate to eval findings and within the professional scope of practice and individual level of expertise. Report deviations from scheduled treatment minutes to Director of Rehab or Rehab Coordinator. Update treatment plans as needed to meet desired outcomes. Include staff and family caregiver training in treatment plans as appropriate. Instruct Occupational Therapy Assistants in needed protocols of treatment for each patient. Instruct rehab aides to carry out appropriate duties to support the provision of occupational therapy services. Supervise Occupational Therapy Assistants as per scope of practice/licensure guidelines. Communicate regularly and as needed to other team members and on-call therapists regarding patient care issues. Ensure a discharge order is obtained at the conclusion of Occupational Therapy services unless the patient is discharged from the facility. Coordinate scheduling issues with team members and the staffing coordinator as needed. Manage time and prioritize responsibilities to meet productivity expectations. Provide only such treatment as allowed by the OT Board. If not possessing advanced practice approval, will not provide swallowing evaluation or treatment, hand therapy or use physical agent modalities unless operating under the guidelines approved by the Board for working towards this approval.

Job Types:

Full-time, Per diem

Pay:

From $48.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) • Dental insurance • Health insurance • Paid time off • Vision insurance Schedule: • 8 hour shift • Holidays • Monday to Friday • On call • Weekends as needed

License/Certification:

• California Occupational Therapy License (Required)