- Aids in the restoration and enhancement of independent function in those individuals whose living status has been compromised by illness and/or injury: evaluates and treats patients, communicates with families, physicians and other health team members, documents services in the medical record.
- Contributes to professional development of self and others.
- Enhances interdisciplinary team through professional skills and knowledge.
- Demonstrates safe working practices.
- Provides patient treatments, which meet patient needs, and uses current treatment knowledge in clinical procedures.
- Writing specific, objective documentation, which is outcome oriented and details the patient’s needs, potential to benefit from treatment, and progress achieved to date. Includes specific, objective, measurable goals.
- Managing Medicare Medical Review and Denials process in conjunction with Director of Rehabilitation.
- Supervising Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants and/or Aides in direct patient care and patient related activities
- Availability to work as a Per Diem Licensed Occupational Therapist (OT) in California.
- Bachelors or Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited Occupational Therapy program.
- Knowledge in Occupational Therapy evaluations and treatments
- Knowledge of use of prosthetic and orthotic devices ambulatory aides, assistive and resistive devices, and training.
- Knowledge in proper care for lifting and transferring patients
- Ability to supervise and direct assistants and aides
- Knowledge of medical terms
- Experience in geriatric rehabilitation preferred
- Experience in adult neurological, cardiac, and/or general rehabilitation is preferred
For more information regarding this position please contact Teuila Palm with 1 Legacy Healthcare Recruiters at 951-251-0997
