Occupational Therapist (OTR)

About the role

Occupational Therapist (OTR) - Full-Time, Part-Time & PRN

Hayward Gardens Post Acute | Hayward, CA

Pay

$60.00-$75.00 per hour (DOE)

Employment Type: Full-Time, Part-Time or PRN

Now Hiring! New Grads Welcome!

Hayward Gardens Post Acute is looking for a compassionate, motivated, and dedicated Occupational Therapist (OTR) to join our in-house rehabilitation team!

We are hiring for Full-Time, Part-Time, and PRN opportunities and welcome both experienced therapists and new graduates who are passionate about helping residents regain independence and improve their quality of life.

As an Occupational Therapist, you will evaluate residents, develop individualized treatment plans, and provide skilled therapy services to improve daily living skills, mobility, strength, coordination, and functional independence.

If you're looking for competitive pay, flexible scheduling, and a supportive clinical environment where you can make a difference, we'd love to meet you!

What You'll Do

• Evaluate residents to determine occupational therapy needs, functional limitations, and rehabilitation potential.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans focused on improving independence with activities of daily living (ADLs), including dressing, bathing, grooming, and self-care.
• Provide skilled occupational therapy interventions to improve strength, coordination, balance, mobility, and functional performance.
• Supervise Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTAs) in accordance with California state regulations.
• Collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, residents, families, and interdisciplinary team members regarding treatment progress and discharge planning.
• Participate in Resident Care Conferences, rehabilitation meetings, and Utilization Review meetings as needed.
• Educate residents and caregivers on home exercise programs, adaptive equipment, fall prevention, and safety techniques.
• Recommend appropriate adaptive and durable medical equipment to promote resident independence.
• Assist with staff education and training, including restorative nursing programs.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation.
• Maintain a safe treatment environment and follow infection control and facility safety procedures.
• Participate in quality assurance and performance improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Current and active California Occupational Therapist (OTR) license in good standing.
• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program.
• New graduates are encouraged to apply!
• Skilled nursing, post-acute care, or geriatric rehabilitation experience preferred, but not required.
• Strong clinical, communication, and documentation skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team.
• Passion for providing compassionate, resident-centered care.