Occupational Therapist

BrightStar Care of Morris & Essex County

$104K — $114K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Graduated from an ACOTE-accredited occupational therapy program.
  • Completed required supervised fieldwork experience.
  • Licensed in the State of California.
  • 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.


Wage Range: $50.00 - $55.00 per hour (two hour visit minimum)

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