Licensed Occupational Therapist Assistant - Colonial Gardens Nursing Home
Pico Rivera, CA 90660
About the Job
Colinial Garden Nursing Home is committed to providing quality healthcare with compassion and understanding. Our specially trained nurses work alongside the best doctors and use advanced technology to ensure each patient receives individualized care that supports their quick recovery. We strive to create a responsive and healing environment for both patients and their families, emphasizing unfailing clinical care and excellent service. We offer integrated healthcare and support a cohesive team environment that positively effects patients' physical and emotional recovery. Join our team and help us exceed expectations in delivering extraordinary care.
We are seeking a licensed Occupational Therapist to join our team at a skilled nursing facility. As the Occupational Therapist, you will be responsible for evaluating and treating residents with physical, cognitive, and psychosocial impairments to help them achieve their highest level of independence and quality of life.
Reponsibilities:
* Evaluate residents' physical, cognitive, and psychosocial and functional limitations using standardized assessments.
* Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on assessment results, resident goals, and physicians orders.
* Provide skilled occupational therapy interventions, inluding therapeutic exercise, activities of daily living training, cognitive retraining, and environmental modifications.
* Monitor and document resident progress and adjust treatment plans as necessary.
* Communicate with interdisciplinary team members, including physicians, nurses, physical therapists, and speech therapists, to coordinate care and ensure optimal outcomes form residents.
* Educate residents and family members on occupational therapy goals, treatment plans, and home exercise programs.
* Maintain accurate and timely documentation of occupational therapy services provided.
* Participate in team meetings, in-service education, and quality improvements initiatives.
* Maintain current knowledge of occupational therapy practice and relevant regulations.
Qualifications:
Current license to practice as an Occupational Therapist in the state of California
Minimum of 2 years of experience in healthcare setting, preferably in a skilled nursing facility
Knowledge of current occupational therapy practice standards and regulations
Proficient in using electronic medical records and other healthcare software
We are comiitted to providing the highest quality care to our residents, and we believe that our Occupational Therapist plays a critical role in achieving this goal. We offer competitive wages and benefits, as well as opportunities for professional growth and advancement within our organization. If you are a passionate and dedicated occupational therapy professional with experience in a healthcare setting, we encourage you to apply for this position.