Occupational Therapist

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$55 - $58 an hour
Job type

Per diem
 
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Valley Village Care Center LLC is a top-rated skilled nursing facility located in North Hollywood, California, offering exceptional medical care, continuous nursing, and social services to patients who are not in an acute phase of illness requiring services in a hospital. With a capacity of 99 beds, our facility provides a warm and welcoming environment, where residents receive personalized attention from our skilled medical professionals. We pride ourselves on providing quality rest, healing, and rehabilitation, and our caring team of dedicated professionals works tirelessly to help our residents live their best lives.

We are seeking a licensed Occupational Therapist to join our team at a skilled nursing facility on a per diem basis. As the Occupational Therapist, you will be responsible for evaluating and treating residents with physical, cognitive, and psychosocial impairments to help them achieve their highest level of independence and quality of life.

Responsibilities:

Evaluate residents' physical, cognitive, and psychosocial abilities and functional limitations using standardized assessments
Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on assessment results, resident goals, and physician orders
Provide skilled occupational therapy interventions, including therapeutic exercise, activities of daily living training, cognitive retraining, and environmental modifications
Monitor and document resident progress and adjust treatment plans as necessary
Communicate with interdisciplinary team members, including physicians, nurses, physical therapists, and speech therapists, to coordinate care and ensure optimal outcomes for residents
Educate residents and family members on occupational therapy goals, treatment plans, and home exercise programs
Maintain accurate and timely documentation of occupational therapy services provided
Participate in team meetings, in-service education, and quality improvement initiatives
Maintain current knowledge of occupational therapy practice and relevant regulations

Qualifications:


Current license to practice as an Occupational Therapist in the state of California
Minimum of 2 years of experience in a healthcare setting, preferably in a skilled nursing facility
Knowledge of current occupational therapy practice standards and regulations
Proficient in using electronic medical records and other healthcare software

We are committed to providing the highest quality care to our residents, and we believe that our Occupational Therapist plays a critical role in achieving this goal. We offer competitive wages and benefits, as well as opportunities for professional growth and advancement within our organization. If you are a passionate and dedicated occupational therapy professional with experience in a healthcare setting, we encourage you to apply for this position.