Occupational Therapist

Location

Petaluma, CA | United States

Job description

The Staff Occupational Therapist evaluates and treats patients, communicates with families, physicians and other health team

members and maintains documentation of services in the medical records. Conducts in-services and training for facility staff on

an ongoing basis.

Competitive pay based on experience. 

Full time employees are offered a wide range benefits including medical, retirement, and employee assistance programs.

Physical Therapy Assistant qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy, prefer graduates of Masters or Doctorate Program in Occupational Therapy. Proficient in computer skills such as inputting data into programs such as Casamba and Point Click Care.

Vineyard Post Acute is a Skilled Nursing Facility Petaluma, California. Positioned nicely on the east side of the city, this 99 bed Premier Skilled Nursing Facility is known for offering quality skilled nursing services 24/7 as well as PT, OT and ST for the benefit of our resident and patient community. We pride ourselves on outstanding customer service, excellent communication, great outcomes and a wonderful overall healthcare experience. Please contact us about opportunities to join this amazing team. We look forward to hearing from you soon!

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Occupational Therapist:

Evaluate patients within twenty-four (24) hours, or 1 business day of physician referral. If unable to complete

evaluation in 24 hours, documentation in medical record clearly defines cause for delay.

• Develop effective treatment plan and obtain approval for services from referring physician.

• Treat patients per the physician treatment plan.

• Assist nursing department with training of Restorative Aides.

• Supervise Occupational Therapy Assistants in direct patient care and patient related activities, following state

practice act.

• Communicate with supervisor and other health team members regarding patient progress, problem and plans.

• Participate in Patient Care Conferences, Utilization Review meetings and Rehabilitation Conferences as needed.

• Participate in in-services training program for other staff in the facility.

• Record evaluations, daily treatment notes, weekly progress notes, recertification documentation, per Occupational

Therapy Board State Practice Act and governmental and third party payer requirements.

• Record treatment changes per policy and procedures.

• Instruct patient’s families or nursing staff in maintenance program and caregiver training in preparation for

discharge from therapy services.

• Participate in discharge planning.

• Recommend and facilitate the ordering of necessary durable medical equipment for patients to facilitate

independence in mobility; i.e., braces, walkers, canes, elevated toilet seats and grab bars.

• Report any problems with department equipment so that it is maintained in good working order.

• Ability to relate positively, effectively, and appropriately with patients/residents, families, staff and professional

colleagues.

At Vineyard Post Acute, we offer you the best physicians, therapists, and nursing staff available in a comfortable and nurturing environment. We offer a wide array of skilled nursing and rehabilitation services. Whether it’s a short-term rehab or long-term care, we are here for you. We strive to create social programs and individualized activities to match the capabilities and needs of each resident. This also has a powerful impact in the healing process of those residents involved in some type of rehabilitation.

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