Occupational Therapist (OT) | Full-Time | Lake Park Healthcare Center | Oakland, CA | $58 to $64/HourLake Park Healthcare Center is hiring a licensed Occupational Therapist on a Full-Time basis in Oakland, California. If you are a clinician who wants full clinical autonomy, career stability, and the opportunity to deliver meaningful outcomes for residents in a collaborative Skilled Nursing rehabilitation setting in the heart of the East Bay, this is the role you have been looking for.
The RoleThe Occupational Therapist is a licensed healthcare professional responsible for the evaluation, development, implementation, and oversight of individualized occupational therapy plans of care. This position is classified as Non-Exempt and reports to the Director of Rehabilitation and the Facility Administrator.
Core responsibilities include:
- Conducting comprehensive occupational therapy evaluations and re-evaluations in accordance with physician orders and California standards of practice
- Developing, implementing, and modifying individualized plans of care with measurable, function-based goals
- Delivering skilled therapeutic interventions addressing ADLs, IADLs, neuromuscular re-education, upper extremity rehabilitation, cognitive retraining, sensory integration, visual-perceptual skills, and adaptive strategies
- Assessing and recommending adaptive equipment, assistive devices, splints, orthotics, and environmental modifications to enhance independence and safety
- Fabricating and training patients in the use of splints or adaptive devices as clinically indicated and within scope of practice
- Monitoring patient progress and modifying treatment plans based on clinical response and objective outcomes
- Reviewing patient medical history, conducting patient interviews, and observing functional task performance
- Evaluating patient home or workplace environments and recommending modifications based on health and functional needs
- Leading discharge planning and transition-of-care coordination to promote successful reintegration into home and community environments
Physical requirements include the ability to assist with patient transfers, upper extremity handling and positioning techniques, mobility assistance, repositioning and supporting patients with or without assistive devices, prolonged standing, walking, bending, reaching, kneeling, and stair navigation. The ability to assist in resident evacuation during emergency situations is also required.
What You Bring- Current, active, and unrestricted Occupational Therapist license in the State of California - required (pending licensure considered)
- Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program (Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate) - required
- Successful completion of the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) - required
- Current CPR/BLS certification (or willingness to obtain per facility policy)
- Ongoing compliance with continuing education requirements established by the California Occupational Therapy Board
Apply TodayReady to bring your clinical expertise where it truly matters? Submit your application now. Our team reviews candidates promptly and will be in touch to schedule next steps.
Lake Park Healthcare Center is located in Oakland, California, proudly serving the greater East Bay and Alameda County community.
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