Occupational Therapist (H)

Occupational Therapist – Golden Oaks Holdings LLC dba Vasona Creek Healthcare Center – Los Gatos, CA.

Job Duties: Evaluate and treat patients, communicate with families, physicians, and other health team members, and maintain documentation of services in the medical records. Conduct in-services and training for facility staff on an ongoing basis. Evaluate patients within twenty-four (24) hours, or 1 business day of physician referral. If unable to complete evaluation in 24 hours, documentation in medical record must clearly define the cause of delay. Develop effective treatment plan and obtain approval for services from referring physician. Treat patients per the physician treatment plan. Assist nursing department with training of Restorative Aides. Supervise Occupational Therapy Assistants in direct patient care and patient related activities, following state practice act. Communicate with supervisor and other health team members regarding patient progress, problems, and plans. Participate in Patient Care Conferences, Utilization Review meetings, and Rehabilitation Conferences as needed. Participate in in-services training program for other staff in the facility. Record evaluations, daily treatment notes, weekly progress notes, and recertification documentation per Occupational Therapy Board State Practice Act and governmental and third-party payer requirements. Record treatment changes per policy and procedures. Instruct patient’s families or nursing staff in maintenance program and caregiver training in preparation for discharge from therapy services. Participate in discharge planning. Recommend and facilitate the ordering of necessary durable medical equipment for patients to facilitate independence in mobility (i.e., braces, walkers, canes, elevated toilet seats, and grab bars). Report any problems with department equipment so that it is maintained in good working order. Relate positively, effectively, and appropriately with patients/residents, families, staff, and professional colleagues.

Minimum Requirements: Master's degree in Occupational Therapy. Must have a valid state of California Occupational Therapist license.

Must have legal authority to work in the U.S. EEOE.

How to Apply: Send resumes to Raymond May, Sr. Director of HR, PACS, Inc., 262 N. University Ave., Farmington, UT 84025, or email to raymond.may@pacs.com. Please reference job title + JC25 in cover letter or email subject line.

Annual salary offered: $100,027.0