Occupational Therapist

Are you a patient-centered Occupational Therapist (OT) who also wants to live in a city with a vibrant artistic culture? Move to the scenic, coastal redwood town of Eureka, CA and work for this local healthcare organization.

Occupational Therapist (OT)

Eureka, California

Monday through Friday 8a-5p

Pay : $87,609 to $114,317 annual with negotiable relocation reimbursement

Summary :

Under the supervision of the Center Manager, the Occupational Therapist (OT) provides occupational therapy services to participants according to departmental, professional, and regulatory standards of care.

Responsibilities :

1. Occupational Therapist (OT) provides initial assessments and semi-annual reassessment of assigned participants to evaluate functional ability, identify major problems and set realistic occupational therapy treatment goals. Provides reassessment upon request of IDT, or upon change of condition.

2. The Occupational Therapist (OT) conducts reassessments to determine progress achieved and updates goals and develops and implements a therapeutic Plan of Care with ongoing recommendations at least quarterly and when a participant’s condition changes. Presents and coordinates the Plan of Care with Interdisciplinary Team.

3. Implements an appropriate treatment program and monitors treatment progress. Supervises all aspects of participant physical therapy delivered by Personal Care Attendants (PCAs), therapy staff, and vendors as assigned.

4. Develops and oversees an occupational therapy maintenance program; trains the therapy staff and Personal Care Attendants to implement the program.

5. Provides education to participants and family members or caregivers as ordered by the Primary Care Provider and according to occupational therapy standards.

6. Participates on the Interdisciplinary Team. Provides education to Interdisciplinary Team members and actively participates in Interdisciplinary Team meetings. Works collaboratively with the Physical Therapist in the implementation of participant treatment and education.

Requirements / Qualifications :

1. Bachelor degree in occupational therapy from an institution with a curriculum accredited jointly by the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation of the American Medical Association and the American Occupational Therapy Association or other equivalent organization approved by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.

2. At least one-year of experience working with a frail or elderly population required.

3. Licensed by the Occupational Therapy Board of California.

4. Valid California Driver’s License and personal auto liability insurance required. Must have a personal vehicle in good driving / operating condition, insured for State minimum liability requirements that can be used for the applicable job functions noted above.

Salary : $87,609 - $114,317