Occupational Therapist, OT

Job Details:

Job Location:

Manteca, CA 95336, Salary Range: $62.00 - $72.00 Hourly, Occupational Therapist (OT)

Join Harvest Crossing Post Acute and make a meaningful impact by providing high quality, compassionate rehabilitation care for residents in our skilled nursing facility. This is an excellent opportunity for a graduating student, new graduate, or experienced Occupational Therapist in Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) looking to build or continue a rewarding career in Occupational Therapy while working closely with residents, families, caregivers, and an interdisciplinary healthcare team.

We welcome candidates seeking Full Time, Part Time, PRN, or On Call opportunities.

Reporting:
This position reports directly to the Facility Rehab Director.

• Competitive Rate
• $2,500 Retention Bonus for full time positions in California
• $2,500 Relocation Bonus eligible after 90 days
• $5,000 Student Loan Repayment per calendar year
• $2,500 Referral Bonus
• $500 Annual License Renewal Bonus. Covers license renewal, CPR, and CEU expenses per calendar year
• H1B Sponsorship / H1B Transfer Assistance available for eligible full time employees

• Evaluate patients according to physician orders, payer authorization, professional standards, and facility guidelines
• Develop individualized occupational therapy plans of care based on evaluation findings, patient needs, and functional goals
• Provide appropriate occupational therapy interventions designed to improve activities of daily living, functional mobility, strength, coordination, balance, cognition, safety, and independence
• Establish measurable treatment goals focused on achieving optimal functional outcomes
• Monitor patient response to treatment and modify treatment plans and goals as clinically appropriate
• Assess patient performance with activities of daily living, transfers, mobility, positioning, coordination, and functional activities
• Identify and recommend appropriate adaptive equipment, assistive devices, positioning strategies, and environmental modifications
• Screen individuals who may benefit from Occupational Therapy services
• Provide patient, family, and caregiver education regarding treatment plans, progress, safety strategies, adaptive techniques, and functional outcomes
• Communicate patient status, progress, and needs with patients, families, caregivers, physicians, nursing staff, and the interdisciplinary team
• Complete accurate and timely evaluations, treatment notes, progress reports, discharge summaries, and required documentation
• Enter patient and treatment information accurately into EMR and rehabilitation systems
• Direct and supervise Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants, rehabilitation aides, and students in accordance with applicable requirements
• Coordinate treatment activities and goals with other members of the rehabilitation team
• Participate in interdisciplinary collaboration and rehabilitation programs
• Make appropriate referrals to other members of the rehabilitation and healthcare team when indicated
• Use professional and clinical judgment to help ensure patient and staff safety
• Attend required meetings, in services, training sessions, and educational presentations
• Prepare and submit accurate patient charges and billing information
• Support quality assurance, department operations, and program development
• Maintain and enhance clinical and professional knowledge through continuing education and professional development
• Maintain valid licensure and required certifications

• Currently completing, completed, or recently graduated from an approved Occupational Therapy program. Graduating students and new graduates are encouraged to apply
• Must have or be eligible to obtain the appropriate California Occupational Therapist license or authorization required to practice prior to providing Occupational Therapy services
• Experienced Occupational Therapists must maintain a current, active, and unencumbered California Occupational Therapist license as required for the position
• CPR certification required. Candidates who do not yet have CPR certification may obtain it prior to or during the onboarding process
• Must be in good standing with applicable regulatory agencies and licensing boards
• New graduates and experienced Occupational Therapists are welcome to apply
• Clinical experience gained through fieldwork, internships, externships, clinical placements, or prior employment is valued
• Skilled Nursing Facility experience is beneficial but not required
• Strong…