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Occupational Therapist
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What they do
An Occupational Therapist helps patients with injuries, illnesses, and disabilities recover, improve, or develop skills needed for everyday activities. Assists people with mobility impairments to move easily around their homes; develops school and workplace settings that are accessible for individuals with physical or mental disabilities. May specialize in certain types of impairments or certain categories of patients.
$108,427 / year median in California
+5% projected growth
Job Description
- $70/hr.
Location:
Lakeport, CA.Facility:
73-Bed Skilled Nursing Facility.Pay:
$70.00 / hour (Highly Competitive).Caseload:
7- 9 patients / day.
Schedule Flexibility:
Design your own workweek (4x10 or 5x8)- mandatory Tuesday AM rehab meeting.
Location/Lifestyle:
Work in an outdoor enthusiast's paradise next to Clear Lake. Enjoy fishing, boating, hiking, and proximity to Sacramento/Santa Rosa for weekend trips.Culture:
Fun, social, team-oriented environment- "Fun Friday" group treatments.
New Grads:
Welcome! We offer mentorship and support team players eager to learn. Patient Care- Provide occupational therapy services including evaluation, treatment planning, goal setting, and treatment to achieve the best functional outcomes. Supervision & Teamwork
- Direct and supervise the work of assistants (COTA), rehab aides, and students. Achieve quality care through interdisciplinary communication . Program Development
- Confers with the Director of Rehab to develop and implement new programs and techniques to enhance utilization. Functional Focus
- Develop treatment plans consistent with payer sources (e.g., Medicare ) and educate staff/families on interventions' functional outcomes. Documentation
- Complete timely and accurate documentation using Net Health/Optima and Point Click Care (PCC).