What are the responsibilities and job description for the Occupational Therapist position at Rockwell Care?
Job Description
At Rockwell (Yucaipa Hills Post Acute / Creekside Post-Acute / University Post-Acute), we work to provide the highest quality of rehabilitative care to our patients. Every day, our expert team of therapists deliver comprehensive care to patients along the way, they demonstrate superior experience, ability, and understanding of rehabilitation procedures. What’s more, therapists with Rockwell care for their patients with empathy and kindness. We’re currently looking to hire a new member to our team—someone whose expertise will bolster our existing procedures, and whose passion for patient care is evident.
Objectives of this Role - Part Time / PRN
- Devote experience, knowledge, skills, and energy to helping patients live a better quality of life
- Accurately assess the needs of patients and develop a therapy plan that will appropriately meet those needs
- Establish a good working relationship with patients and their families that allows our facilities to provide the highest degree of rehabilitative care
- Serve as a primary source of information on occupational therapy for patients and caregivers in our facilities
Daily and Monthly Responsibilities - Part Time / PRN
- Conduct assessments of patients’ occupational performance in everyday life activities and formulate diagnoses based on evaluative findings
- Develop appropriate and meaningful treatment plans to provide a high level of care to the patient, complete with measurable goals and a realistic timeline, using an occupation-based activities approach
- Reassess progress of patients as treatment progresses and reconsider methods of treatment, as warranted
- Work effectively with a wide variety of acute and long-term physical disability patients
- Document and communicate progress of the patient for purposes of medical records and procedural transparency
Required Skills and Qualifications
- Knowledge of theories, principles, and concepts typically acquired through completion of a Master's degree in Occupational Therapy
- 1-3 years of experience
- California licensure as an Occupational Therapist
Preferred Qualifications
- The analytical skills to collect information from diverse sources in order to solve complex problems
- The ability to effectively communicate with patients, caregivers, and fellow occupational therapists
- A passion for providing accurate therapy to patients, and an affinity for doing so with empathy
PM21
Salary : $53 - $55
