Occupational Therapist

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California.

📋 Description

• Assess patients' functional capabilities and home settings to pinpoint needs and safety issues.

• Formulate tailored treatment plans and relay these to physicians and the care team.

• Instruct and assist patients in regaining daily living skills affected by illness or injury.

• Suggest and guide patients on the use of adaptive equipment, splints, and prosthetic/orthotic devices.

• Keep precise clinical records and swiftly report any changes in patient status.

• Collaborate with the wider care team to ensure integrated, patient-focused care.

• Inform family members and caregivers about the patient's treatment strategy.

• Oversee Occupational Therapy Assistants and manage home health aide services when OT is the only skilled service provided.

• Aid in discharge planning as patients move out of home health care.

• Perform additional duties as necessary for patient services.

⛳️ Requirements

• Graduate from an occupational therapy program accredited by the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation of the American Medical Association and the American Occupational Therapy Association.

• Registered with the National Registration Examination of the American Occupational Therapy Association.

• Active California Occupational Therapy license.

• At least 2 years of clinical experience in occupational therapy.

• Current CPR certification from the American Heart Association.

• Valid driver's license, reliable insured vehicle, and capability to travel to patient residences.

• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

🏝️ Benefits

• Flexible scheduling.

• Opportunity to convert to full-time based on performance, if interested.

• Paid sick leave.

• Paid bereavement leave.

• Skills training and development opportunities.

• Company social events.

• Mileage reimbursement for patient-to-patient visits.

• Referral bonuses.