Occupational Therapy - Ojai Health and Rehabilitation

Key Responsibilities

• Timely Evaluations: Assess patients within 24 hours or one business day of receiving a physician referral. Document any delays in the medical record with clear reasoning.
• Treatment Planning: Develop effective treatment plans and obtain approval from the referring physician. Administer treatments in line with the approved plan.
• Team Collaboration - Assist the nursing department by training Restorative Aides, Communicate patient progress, concerns, and plans with supervisors and healthcare team members.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate records, including evaluations, daily treatment notes, progress updates, and recertifications, in compliance with state and payer requirements.
• Patient Education: Guide patients’ families and nursing staff on maintenance programs and caregiver training for post-discharge care.
• Discharge Planning: Participate in discharge planning and recommend necessary durable medical equipment (e.g., braces, walkers, grab bars) to promote patient independence.
• Equipment Maintenance: Report issues with department equipment to ensure proper functionality.
• In-Service Training: Lead or participate in training programs for facility staff.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy (Master’s or Doctorate preferred).
• Licensure: Active Occupational Therapist license in the state, meeting all continuing education requirements.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency with systems like Casamba and Point Click Care.
• Communication: Ability to read and comprehend technical procedures and policy manuals, Effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, colleagues, and families.
• Mathematical Skills: Apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, and ratios to practical situations.
• Problem-Solving: Ability to interpret instructions in various formats (written, oral, diagrams).

Physical Demands

• Frequent Activities: Standing, walking, reaching, talking, hearing, and smelling.
• Occasional Activities: Sitting, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.
• Strength Requirements: Ability to exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, 50 pounds frequently, and 20 pounds constantly.
• Vision Requirements: Close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception with focus adjustment.

Work Environment

• Low to moderate noise levels typical of healthcare settings.
• Reasonable accommodations available to support individuals with disabilities.

Full-Time Benefits

We value our team members and are proud to offer an extensive benefits package, which includes:

• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off (PTO) and holidays.
• Continuing education opportunities.
• And many more benefits designed to support your overall well-being.

Additional Notes

This job description is a general overview of duties and expectations and may be subject to adjustments as needed. Management reserves the right to modify responsibilities at any time to meet organizational goals.

This update adds the benefits section, emphasizing the value provided to employees, while maintaining professionalism and readability.