What are the responsibilities and job description for the Occupational Therapist position at Bayshire San Dimas?
Job Overview
We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Occupational Therapist to join our dynamic healthcare team. In this vital role, you will assess, plan, and implement personalized therapy programs to enhance patients' functional abilities and quality of life across diverse settings. Whether working in inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, schools, or home health environments, your expertise will empower individuals of all ages and backgrounds to achieve their fullest potential. This position offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact through innovative therapy interventions and compassionate patient care.
Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive evaluations of patients’ physical, cognitive, and emotional needs to develop tailored treatment plans.
- Assist patients with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), including dressing, grooming, feeding, and mobility tasks.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care plans, discharge strategies, and post-acute care transitions.
- Work with individuals with autism, disabilities, geriatrics, pediatrics, and those recovering from injury or illness across inpatient, outpatient, home health, and school settings.
- Utilize your physiology knowledge and understanding of medical terminology to design effective therapy interventions.
- Document patient progress meticulously and adjust treatment plans accordingly to optimize outcomes.
- Engage in case management activities such as discharge planning and goal setting to ensure seamless patient recovery journeys.
Qualifications
- Valid occupational therapy license or certification in the relevant jurisdiction.
- Proven experience working in acute care settings such as ICU or skilled nursing facilities is highly desirable.
- Familiarity with early intervention programs, outpatient clinics, inpatient rehabilitation, and school-based therapy environments.
- Strong understanding of anatomy, physiology, medical terminology, and patient care principles.
- Experience working with individuals with autism and disabilities is preferred.
- Ability to develop comprehensive care plans and participate in case management activities effectively.
- Excellent communication skills to collaborate with patients, families, and healthcare teams confidently. Join us if you’re eager to bring energy into every patient interaction while applying your expertise across diverse clinical settings! Your dedication will help transform lives through innovative occupational therapy practices that promote independence and well-being for all ages.
Pay: $44.83 - $53.99 per hour
Work Location: In person
Salary : $45 - $54