Voted one of the best companies to work for by Modern Healthcare Magazine:
Herman Healthcare Center is an award winning family company providing healthcare services including skilled nursing, assisted living and senior living communities.
We believe that seniors are extraordinary people. Their lives are filled with achievements, contributions and wisdom. They have raised families, served their communities and country, lived history and ultimately set the stage for us. We are honored to provide their care, as they make the transition to the golden years, and when it becomes more challenging to care for one’s self. From a short-term rehabilitation stay to long term nursing care, each of our clinical programs are designed to reduce hospitalizations so our patients can focus on achieving their individual care plan goals whether it’s returning home or staying with us for their long term care needs.
Our commitment to superior quality of life is evident when you visit our family of centers. At our care center you will meet compassionate and professional team members who understand that finding the right skilled nursing setting and long-term care option could be difficult and confusing and are wanting to make a difference by providing the utmost care to genuinely help our patients and the community around them. If this sounds like a great fit for you, we would love to have you join our wonderful team!
Compensation & Benefits:
- As a growing and essential company, we have many opportunities for growth and development within the medical industry and are committed to providing the resources and training you need.
- Pay is market competitive and negotiable based on your experience.
- Full-time employees will be eligible for a variety of comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans.
- Full-time employees will be eligible for Tuition Assistance.
- 401K.
The anticipated pay range for candidates who will work in California is $62.00 to 66.00 hourly. The offered pay to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to years of experience within the job, years of experience within the required industry, education, etc.
We are looking for a Full-Time Certified Occupational Therapist, flexible on shift.
Responsibilities:
- Evaluates patients to determine functional deficits, rehabilitation potential, and appropriate occupational therapy interventions.
- Develops, establishes, and implements individualized occupational therapy treatment plans based upon physician orders, patient needs, and clinical findings.
- Performs comprehensive evaluations of activities of daily living (ADLs), instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs), cognition, perception, upper extremity function, coordination, range of motion, strength, vision, sensation, balance, and adaptive equipment needs.
- Provides skilled occupational therapy treatment in accordance with the established plan of care and accepted standards of practice.
- Provides timely written documentation per facility and department requirements to meet licensing, certification, regulatory, reimbursement requirements, and physician treatment plans.
- Monitors patient progress and modifies treatment plans as appropriate to maximize functional outcomes.
- Reassesses patients as required and completes progress notes, recertifications, discharge summaries, and other required documentation.
- Communicates with physicians regarding patient progress, changes in condition, recommendations, and treatment modifications as appropriate.
- Collaborates with nursing staff, rehabilitation personnel, physicians, families, and interdisciplinary team members to coordinate patient care.
- Evaluates environmental barriers and recommends modifications to promote patient independence and safety.
- Develops restorative nursing recommendations and communicates appropriate carryover programs to nursing staff.
- Provides clinical direction and guidance to rehabilitation aides and technicians to ensure therapy support activities are conducted safely and efficiently.
- Participates in interdisciplinary care plan meetings and discharge planning conferences as requested.
- Coordinates treatment goals with other rehabilitation disciplines to ensure comprehensive patient care.
- Maintains productivity and service delivery standards established by the rehabilitation department and facility.
- Supports department quality improvement initiatives by participating in audits, performance improvement activities, and clinical program development.
- Ensures therapy treatment areas and equipment are maintained in a clean, organized, and safe condition.
- Attends required meetings as designated by the Clinical Coordinator.
- Others duties or projects as deemed necessary and appropriate.
Qualifications:
- Minimum of 1 year of experience in a skilled nursing facility as a licensed Occupational Therapist preferred.
- Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program approved by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE).
- Current and unrestricted licensure as an Occupational Therapist (OTR/L) issued by the California Board of Occupational Therapy.
- Current registration with the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT)
- Current CPR and First Aid certification (to be maintained as active and in good standing).
- Must possess a working knowledge of Medicare and other payor sources.
- Bachelor’s degree in biology, psychology, sociology, kinesiology, or health science preferred, but not necessary.
Submit your application and join our award-winning team!
We are an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to Equal Employment Opportunity regardless of race, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, veteran status, disability, history of disability or perceived disability, and per the Fair Chance Ordinance will consider qualified applications with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the ordinance.
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