Occupational Therapist

Occupational Therapist (OT) - Full Time

Roseville Care Center | Roseville, CA

Pay: $65.00-$69.00 per hour
Job Type: Full-Time
Schedule: Day Shift
About the Position

Roseville Care Center is seeking a compassionate, motivated, and skilled Occupational Therapist (OT) to join our rehabilitation team on a full-time basis.

The Occupational Therapist evaluates residents, develops individualized treatment plans, and provides therapeutic services to help residents improve functional abilities, maintain independence, and achieve their rehabilitation goals.

The ideal candidate is a collaborative healthcare professional who is committed to resident-centered care, effective communication, and positive rehabilitation outcomes in a skilled nursing facility setting.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities


* Evaluate residents to determine occupational therapy needs, functional limitations, and rehabilitation potential in accordance with physician orders and facility policies.


* Develop, implement, and update individualized treatment plans to improve mobility, strength, balance, endurance, and independence with activities of daily living (ADLs).


* Monitor resident progress and adjust treatment plans as appropriate to meet established goals.


* Educate residents, families, and caregivers on treatment goals, home exercise programs, maintenance programs, safety techniques, fall prevention, and adaptive equipment.


* Recommend and facilitate the ordering of durable medical equipment and adaptive devices, including splints, assistive devices, elevated toilet seats, and grab bars, to promote resident safety and independence.


* Supervise Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTAs), therapy aides, and students in accordance with applicable laws and professional practice standards.


* Assist the nursing department with training Restorative Aides.


* Communicate regularly with physicians, nursing staff, interdisciplinary team members, residents, and families regarding resident progress, treatment goals, and discharge planning.


* Participate in resident care conferences, Utilization Review meetings, rehabilitation meetings, and other interdisciplinary meetings as needed.


* Provide in-service education and training to facility staff as needed.


* Maintain timely, accurate, and compliant documentation in medical records in accordance with facility policies, regulatory requirements, and third-party payer guidelines.


* Maintain a safe treatment environment by following infection control procedures, safety protocols, and equipment maintenance requirements.


* Report equipment issues and help ensure therapy equipment remains in safe working condition.


* Participate in quality assurance, performance improvement initiatives, and rehabilitation program development as assigned.


* Maintain confidentiality of resident and company information.


* Establish and maintain positive, professional relationshi...