Occupational Therapist
Location :
Victorville, CA
Job Type :
Temp/Contract
Job Industry :
Healthcare - Health Services
Job Description :
JOB TITLE: Occupational Therapist
Location: Victorville, CA
Schedule: M-F 8-5
Pay: $45-48/hr
Requirements:
- Minimum of one (1) year of documented experience working with a frail or elderly population; appropriate clinical placement experience may be substituted.
- Bachelor’s degree in occupational therapy from an accredited program.
- Current license with state of California.
- Current CPR is required before engaging in direct participant care/contact.
Job Type: Temp to Hire or Direct Hire
Position Summary:
Are you a passionate Occupational Therapist (OT) looking to make a meaningful impact in the lives of seniors? Join us, where you’ll be a vital part of an interdisciplinary team dedicated to helping elderly participants maintain independence and improve their quality of life.
- Conduct initial, annual, and unscheduled assessments, reporting participant status changes.
- Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and morning updates.
- Develop and implement Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement (QAPI) activities.
- Perform intake screenings and create individualized care plans.
- Provide occupational therapy treatments and ensure safety measures are followed.
- Train, supervise, and delegate tasks to restorative aides and family caregivers.
- Assess, order, and monitor the use of durable medical equipment (DME).
- Educate staff, participants, and families on available therapy services.
- Review and adjust restorative exercises as needed.
- Communicate staffing needs and contribute to program development.
Required Qualifications :
Requirements/Qualifications:
- Minimum of one (1) year of documented experience working with a frail or elderly population; appropriate clinical placement experience may be substituted.
- Bachelor’s degree in occupational therapy from an accredited program.
- Current license with state of California.
- Current CPR is required before engaging in direct participant care/contact.