What you will be doing: - Conduct comprehensive occupational therapy evaluations in the clinic and occasionally in participants' homes.
- Develop individualized treatment plans based on participant needs, goals, and functional abilities.
- Participate in interdisciplinary team (IDT) meetings to develop and coordinate comprehensive care plans.
- Deliver evidence-based occupational therapy interventions to improve strength, mobility, balance, cognition, and independence with ADLs.
- Provide active and passive therapeutic exercises, muscle re-education, gait training, and functional rehabilitation.
- Supervise and mentor Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTAs), providing guidance on Functional Maintenance Programs (FMPs).
- Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation in accordance with regulatory and organizational standards.
- Collaborate closely with physicians, nurses, therapists, and other healthcare professionals to ensure high-quality participant care.
Experience you will need: - Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program (Master's degree preferred).
- Active California Occupational Therapist License or proof of license eligibility.
- CPR and First Aid certification upon hire preferred, or ability to obtain both within 180 days of hire.
- 1 to 2 years of Occupational Therapy experience preferred.
- Experience working in one or more of the following settings: Outpatient Rehabilitation, Acute Care, Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF), Inpatient Rehabilitation, Home Health.
- Experience treating adult and/or geriatric populations.
- Strong interdisciplinary collaboration and patient education skills.
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