Occupational Therapist, OT

Occupational Therapist (OT)

Join River View Post Acute and make a meaningful impact by providing high quality, compassionate rehabilitation care for residents in our skilled nursing facility. This is an excellent opportunity for a graduating student, new graduate, or experienced Occupational Therapist in Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) looking to build or continue a rewarding career in Occupational Therapy while working closely with residents, families, caregivers, and an interdisciplinary healthcare team.

We welcome candidates seeking Full Time, Part Time, PRN, or On Call opportunities.

Join our Team with rewarding benefits:

• Competitive Rate

• $2,500 Retention Bonus for full time positions in California

• $2,500 Relocation Bonus eligible after 90 days

• $5,000 Student Loan Repayment per calendar year

• $2,500 Referral Bonus

• $500 Annual License Renewal Bonus. Covers license renewal, CPR, and CEU expenses per calendar year

• H1B Sponsorship / H1B Transfer Assistance available for eligible full time employees

The Occupational Therapist (OT) provides and directs appropriate aspects of occupational therapy care, including patient evaluation, treatment planning, therapeutic intervention, goal setting, patient and family education, progress monitoring, and documentation. The OT develops individualized plans of care designed to improve independence with activities of daily living, functional mobility, strength, coordination, balance, cognition, safety, and overall quality of life.

Reporting: This position reports directly to the Facility Rehab Director.

Why This Role Matters

• Evaluate patients according to physician orders, payer authorization, professional standards, and facility guidelines

• Develop individualized occupational therapy plans of care based on evaluation findings, patient needs, and functional goals

• Provide appropriate occupational therapy interventions designed to improve activities of daily living, functional mobility, strength, coordination, balance, cognition, safety, and independence

• Establish measurable treatment goals focused on achieving optimal functional outcomes

• Monitor patient response to treatment and modify treatment plans and goals as clinically appropriate

• Assess patient performance with activities of daily living, transfers, mobility, positioning, coordination, and functional activities

• Identify and recommend appropriate adaptive equipment, assistive devices, positioning strategies, and environmental modifications

• Screen individuals who may benefit from Occupational Therapy services

• Provide patient, family, and caregiver education regarding treatment plans, progress, safety strategies, adaptive techniques, and functional outcomes

• Communicate patient status, progress, and needs with patients, families, caregivers, physicians, nursing staff, and the interdisciplinary team

• Complete accurate and timely evaluations, treatment notes, progress reports, discharge summaries, and required documentation

• Enter patient and treatment information accurately into EMR and rehabilitation systems

• Direct and supervise Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants, rehabilitation aides, and students in accordance with applicable requirements

• Coordinate treatment activities and goals with other members of the rehabilitation team

• Participate in interdisciplinary collaboration and rehabilitation programs

• Make appropriate referrals to other members of the rehabilitation and healthcare team when indicated

• Use professional and clinical judgment to help ensure patient and staff safety

• Attend required meetings, in services, training sessions, and educational presentations

• Prepare and submit accurate patient charges and billing information

• Support quality assurance, department operations, and program development

• Maintain and enhance clinical and professional knowledge through continuing education and professional development

• Maintain valid licensure and required certifications