Occupational Therapist

About the role

Occupational Therapist (OT) - Full Time

Roseville Care Center | Roseville, CA

Pay

• $65.00-$69.00 per hour
• Job Type: Full-Time
• Schedule: Day Shift

About the Position

Roseville Care Center is seeking a compassionate, motivated, and skilled Occupational Therapist (OT) to join our rehabilitation team on a full-time basis. The Occupational Therapist evaluates residents, develops individualized treatment plans, and provides therapeutic services to help residents improve functional abilities, maintain independence, and achieve their rehabilitation goals.

The ideal candidate is a collaborative healthcare professional who is committed to resident-centered care, effective communication, and positive rehabilitation outcomes in a skilled nursing facility setting.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Evaluate residents to determine occupational therapy needs, functional limitations, and rehabilitation potential in accordance with physician orders and facility policies.
• Develop, implement, and update individualized treatment plans to improve mobility, strength, balance, endurance, and independence with activities of daily living (ADLs).
• Monitor resident progress and adjust treatment plans as appropriate to meet established goals.
• Educate residents, families, and caregivers on treatment goals, home exercise programs, maintenance programs, safety techniques, fall prevention, and adaptive equipment.
• Recommend and facilitate the ordering of durable medical equipment and adaptive devices, including splints, assistive devices, elevated toilet seats, and grab bars, to promote resident safety and independence.
• Supervise Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTAs), therapy aides, and students in accordance with applicable laws and professional practice standards.
• Assist the nursing department with training Restorative Aides.
• Communicate regularly with physicians, nursing staff, interdisciplinary team members, residents, and families regarding resident progress, treatment goals, and discharge planning.
• Participate in resident care conferences, Utilization Review meetings, rehabilitation meetings, and other interdisciplinary meetings as needed.
• Provide in-service education and training to facility staff as needed.
• Maintain timely, accurate, and compliant documentation in medical records in accordance with facility policies, regulatory requirements, and third-party payer guidelines.
• Maintain a safe treatment environment by following infection control procedures, safety protocols, and equipment maintenance requirements.
• Report equipment issues and help ensure therapy equipment remains in safe working condition.
• Participate in quality assurance, performance improvement initiatives, and rehabilitation program development as assigned.
• Maintain confidentiality of resident and company information.
• Establish and maintain positive, professional relationships with residents, families, coworkers, and healthcare professionals.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy required; a master's or doctoral degree in Occupational Therapy is preferred.
• Experience in a skilled nursing facility or rehabilitation setting is preferred.
• Proficiency with electronic documentation systems and computer applications. Experience with Net Health and PointClickCare is preferred.
• Ability to interpret clinical procedures, policies, and professional guidelines.
• Strong communication, organizational, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively with an interdisciplinary healthcare team and provide resident-centered care.

License and Certifications

• Current, valid California Occupational Therapist license in good standing.
• Must meet applicable continuing education and license renewal requirements.
• CPR certification, if required by applicable licensure or facility policy.
• Additional certifications as required or appropriate for the position.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Supervises Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTAs), therapy aides, and occupational therapy students, as applicable.

Physical Requirements

The essential functions of this position require frequent standing and walking and occasional sitting, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling as needed to provide resident care and operate equipment.

• The position requires reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting, and manipulating objects and equipment.
• Physical demands may include exertion exceeding 100 pounds occasionally, 50 pounds frequently, or 20 pounds constantly.
• Resident handling and transfers must be performed in accordance with applicable safe resident-handling procedures and facility protocols.

Effective communication, including speaking and hearing, and the ability to respond to visual, auditory, and tactile cues are necessary to provide safe and effective resident care.

Work Environment

• This position is based in a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility.
• The noise level is generally low to moderate.
• The Occupational Therapist must follow applicable infection prevention, safety, and resident care procedures.