OTR | Occupational Therapist - Advanced Practice

OTR | Occupational Therapist - Advanced Practice

Riverside, CA $106,999 - $129,999 a year

Full Time

Position Overview

This role offers personalized and high-quality evaluations, assessments, prognoses, treatments, and education tailored to each patient's needs, following medical necessity and clinical guidelines in accordance with the Occupational Therapy State Practice Act and Title 16 requirements. Services are delivered across a broad continuum of care, including inpatient acute care, inpatient acute rehabilitation, and outpatient settings. The position requires adherence to professional ethics and departmental standards, maintaining productivity, and fulfilling weekend and holiday duties as needed. Continuous professional development and evidence-based practice are encouraged to ensure clinical excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe and clean work environment, including compliance with unit safety and infection control protocols.
• Conduct thorough and individualized patient evaluations, assessments, prognoses, treatments, and education for patients and their families or caregivers.
• Provide care in various settings such as inpatient acute care, inpatient rehabilitation, and outpatient services based on patient and organizational needs.
• Fulfill weekend and holiday work requirements according to full-time equivalent status.
• Independently assess all relevant aspects of patient function, apply sound clinical judgment, develop comprehensive treatment plans, and complete documentation promptly.
• Participate actively as a member of the interdisciplinary healthcare team.
• Offer mentorship voluntarily when requested.
• Comply with organizational policies, procedures, laws, and standards while supporting the mission and values of the healthcare organization.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisors or managers.

Qualifications

• 1 to 3 years of experience as an Occupational Therapist is preferred.
• Proficiency in occupational therapy modalities, interventions, and procedures is required.
• Advanced Practice Certification is preferred.
• Competent with standard office equipment and computer software such as MS Windows Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and internet applications.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, interpersonal, organizational, and customer service skills are essential.

Education

• Graduation from an accredited professional school or college with a degree in Occupational Therapy is required.

Licenses and Certifications

• Licensed or eligible for licensure by the Occupational Therapy Board of the respective state is required.
• Current BLS certification (American Heart Association Healthcare Provider) is required upon hire.
• Advanced Practice Certification in Swallowing Assessment, Evaluation, or Intervention and CNT or CNT eligibility is preferred for NICU roles.
• Advanced Practice Certification is preferred for other areas.
• OTR certification is required.
• NBCOT certification is preferred.

All candidates must successfully complete a physical evaluation, drug screening, and background checks prior to employment. Compliance with regional COVID-19 vaccination mandates is required.

This opportunity is located in a vibrant regional area of the United States, offering a supportive and inclusive work environment dedicated to advancing community health and wellness.

MLee Healthcare Staffing and Recruiting, Inc