Occupational Therapist (OT)

Job Description

Job Description

The Orchards Post-Acute is a community that offers nursing care and skilled nursing and is located in Bakersfield, California with 150 beds. Residents who live at the facility can choose from a range of studio room layouts.

Why join us?

We are committed to providing the best assistance to the population we serve, and our communities, achieve optimum health and enjoy the best quality of life possible. We bring together a variety of experts and dedicated therapists to work with each resident in achieving their goals. We take great effort to be leaders in the skilled nursing community.

Position Overview:

The Occupational Therapist role provides and directs all aspects of quality patient care, including evaluation and treatment, treatment planning, goal setting, family education and documentation according to organizations guidelines, professional standards and community needs. Serves as a patient and rehabilitation advocate for current prospective patients, to all internal and external customers. Participates in quality assurance and customer service activities.

• Evaluations are initiated per M.D. orders-payer authorization and facility/payer source guidelines.

• Develops treatment plan and provide treatment, consistent with benefit and reimbursement level for best functional outcome for patient.

• Screens all individuals who may benefit from therapeutic intervention.

• Appropriately and effectively completes documentation including evaluations, daily progress notes, summaries, or monthly reports as required.

• Uses professional judgment to ensure safety of self, patients and others at all times.

• Achieves quality patient care through interdisciplinary co-op, co-treatment, setting up protocols and programs.

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an approved curriculum in Occupational Therapy.

• Active license as Occupational Therapist and is able to practice unencumbered in California.

• Active BLS/CPR

• Is in good standing with all regulatory agencies and licensing boards.

• Working knowledge of Medicare and other payor sources.

• Full knowledge of resident’s rights.

• Experience in long term care preferred

• Able to work on multiple tasks at the same time.

We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related condition), age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), genetic predisposition or carrier status, military or veteran status, familial status, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other status protected by law.