Pacific Point Health Care Services is part of a multi-state corporation that is in the midst of an exciting growth phase. Join our team and take advantage of the opportunity to advance your career with a leading healthcare provider.

As a clinically owned healthcare agency it is our goal to have a positive impact on the lives of our patients, their families, and our employees. Pacific Point Health Care believes that our services can only be as good as the staff that is providing them. Therefore, we are committed to supporting our staff while at the same time promoting exceptional healthcare services for the benefit of all our patients.

We care deeply for our staff and we show that in multiple ways such as
-Flexible Scheduling
-Competitive Compensation
-Benefits Packages
-401(k)
-FSA
-Paid Time Off
-Employee Referral Program
-Mileage Reimbursement
-Positive Work Environment

Job Title/Position: Occupational Therapist

Reports To: Clinical Supervisor/Nursing Supervisor

Job Description Summary: Multiple positions available throughout Riverside County, including but not limited to Murrieta, Temecula, Hemet, and more.

The occupational therapist contracted or employed is responsible for the implementation of standards of care for occupational therapy services and for adherence to all conditions outlined in the Service or Employment Agreement.

Essential Job Functions/Responsibilities

• Evaluates patient’s functional status (muscle function, endurance, visual coordination, written and verbal communication skills, self-care ability, work capacity, etc.). Evaluates home environment for hazards or barriers to more independent living. Identifies equipment needs. Participates in the development of the individualized plan of care.
• Develops treatment program and establishes goals for improved function. Communicates plan of care to referring physician and other organization professionals. Also as necessary will develop program for caregivers’ energy conservation.
• May teach new skills or retrain patient in once familiar daily activities that have been lost due to illness or injury, in accordance with organization policy.
• May fabricate splints and instruct patient in the use of various types of adaptive equipment to improve function.
• May train patient and family/caregiver in the use of prosthetic and/or orthotic devices.
• Maintains appropriate clinical records, progress notes, and reports to the physician any changes in the patient’s condition. Submits these records in accordance with organization policy.
• Maintains contact/communication with team members in the patient’s care to promote coordinated, efficient care.
• Attends and contributes to inservices, interdisciplinary case conferences, and other meetings as required by organization policy to comprehensive assessments for the patients of the organization.
• Instructs and educates patient’s/family/caregiver and other team members in patient’s treatment regime.
• Participates in hospice personnel orientation program.
• Actively participates in quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities.
• Participates in discharge planning for patient.

The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job related tasks other than those stated in this description.

Position Qualifications

• A graduate of an occupational therapy curriculum accredited jointly by the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation of the American Medical Association and the American Occupational Therapy Association. Meets personnel qualifications stated in 418.114(b)(5).
• Registered with the National Registration Examination of the American Occupational Therapy Association.
• Two years of clinical experience as an occupational therapist.
• Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organization skills.
• Possesses and maintains current CPR Certification.
• Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state/or organization requirements and is in good working order.

Job Type: Part-time