The Nursing Career You’ve Dreamed Of

Starts Here

  • Share this Job

Occupational Therapist (OT)

Location : Visalia, Ca
Job Type : Temp/Contract
Reference Code : AM 5x8
Hours : Full Time
Travel : No
Relocation : No

Job Description :

The Occupational Therapist performs treatments and exercises to help patients recover from illnesses and injuries. Their main duties include using various treatment techniques to develop personalized treatment plans, prescribing medications to relieve pain and increase mobility and teaching patients exercise techniques to improve their health.


This position reports to the Director of Rehabilitation Services


Consult with patients to learn about their physical condition and symptoms. Review their medical history and referrals from doctors or surgeons.


Diagnose movement dysfunction by listening to patients and observing them as they move


Develop individualized treatment plan


Coach patient and teach them therapeutic massage to ease patients’ pain and provide stimulation to promote healing


Maintain patient record by keeping track of goals


Utilize standardized assessments and evidence-based practice to support clinical interventions


Assesses patient’s progress and adjust treatments accordingly in the clinical record per regulatory and clinical practice requirements


Evaluates treatment outcomes for effectiveness. Services are modified in relation to patient evaluation and referrals are made in relation to outcomes


Provides consultation and counseling to patients, as well as families, caregivers and other service providers related to the physical disorders


Effectively communicates with supervisor and other health team members regarding patient progress, barriers, and treatment plans


Provides comprehensive discharge summary of services provided per regulatory and clinical requirements


Documents all regulatory and clinically required information in the electronic documentation system and maintains patient records according to company policy Accurately records treatment minutes for services provided per all regulatory and clinical requirements


Participate in facility and company required trainings, in-services and conferences


Able to supervise and support physical therapist assistants; rehabilitation aides and/or students


Adherence to Company required policy and procedures and code of conduct


Required Qualifications :

Active State Licensure


Superior interpersonal communication skills


Strong writing skills 


Skilled Nursing and or Long Term Care experience required


FullShift Staffing provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.  This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.


Powered by AkkenCloud

Company

FullShift Staffing, LLC
P.O. Box 26472
Fresno, CA 93729
Info@FullShiftStaffing.org

Jobs

FullShift Staffing logo