Adheres to Occupational Therapy Code of Ethics and AOTA standards.
Minimum of two years of occupational therapy experience.
Complies with HIPAA regulations for patient confidentiality.
Responsibilities
Collaborate with physicians to tailor treatment and care plans.
Assess home environments for fall risk and develop safety interventions.
Identify and recommend adaptive equipment for improved client independence.
Communicate client progress and any changes in condition to nursing and physicians.
Document clinical summaries and manage discharge planning.
Provide courteous and respectful treatment to clients, families, and staff.
Benefits
No Oasis charting, enabling easier documentation.
Flexible work schedule with the option to choose work hours.
Holidays are not mandatory for shifts.
W-2 employee status with benefits.
Paid training and orientation for new hires.
Referral bonuses for employee recommendations.
Options for both part-time and full-time work.
Reimbursement for travel time to client locations.
Support from a 24/7 on-call system.
Accredited by the Joint Commission for quality standards.
Full Job Description
BrightStar Care is seeking a passionate Occupational Therapist who is confident in delivering person centered care to various clients in Contra Costa County and/or Alameda County. Therapy will be delivered based on your own assessment and following your set schedule.
Occupational Therapist (OT) Qualifications:
Graduated from an occupational therapy program accredited by the Accreditation council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) or predecessor organization.
Successfully completed a period of supervised fieldwork experience required by the recognized educational institution where the applicant met the academic requirement of the educational program.
Licensed in the State of California.
Abide by Occupational Therapy Code of Ethics (AOTA, 2005a) and demonstrated knowledge about and will deliver occupational therapy services in accordance with AOTA standards.
Two (2) years of occupational therapy experience.
Adhere to HIPPA and maintain patient confidentiality.
Occupational Therapist (OT) Responsibilities:
Work cooperatively with physicians to develop an appropriate treatment and care plan specific to the client and their physicians report.
Assess the home environment, especially as it is related to fall risk and intervention and safety.
Identify equipment needs and develop adaptive plan to improve client function and independence.
Report client's response to treatment or changes in condition to the Director of Nursing and Physician.
Prepare clinical and progress summaries as well as discharge planning. Submit documents to Director of Nursing.
Treat patients, family, and staff with courtesy and respect.
