Job description
We are hiring Occupational Therapists for San Fernando Valley, CA. We're looking for a committed and patient-focused to develop, recover or maintain the daily living and work skills of people with physical, mental, or developmental conditions. You will be required to offer effective and client-centered services that will enable people to confidently and independently carry out everyday tasks or activities. The successful candidate will have a holistic perspective and will be able to adapt to the environment to fit the person.
Responsibilities
- Address client’s aspects of performance to support engagement in occupations that affect health, well-being, and life quality
- Select and adapt the appropriate per case occupational therapy treatment model, method, and approach to direct the process of interventions
- Apply interventions to maximize safety and performance in activities of daily living (ADL) and instrumental activities of daily living (IADL)
- Teach clients new ways of approaching tasks and educate them on how to break down activities into achievable components
- Assess client’s home and other environments and advice on alterations consistent with their needs and capabilities
- Recommend adaptive equipment and train in its use
- Guide and educate family members and caregivers
- Observe, note, and report on the progress of long and short-term treatment goals
- Collect data and document processes followed
- Regularly follow-up client
Skills
- Proven working experience as an occupational therapist
- Excellent knowledge of principles and practices of occupational therapy
- Hands-on experience with computer programs and creative media
- Familiarity with ADLs evaluation tools ( e.g. Katz ADL scale, Lawton IADL scale)
- Ability to manage patients with different types of personalities
- Current knowledge of treatment practices per discipline and drive to continually learn and grow in the profession
- Professional behavior
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills
- Valid license to practice occupational therapy
- Masters/Doctorate degree or greater in occupational therapy
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Vision insurance
Medical specialties:
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Education:
Experience:
- Pediatrics: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- CA State Occupational Therapy License (Preferred)
- NBCOT Certification (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Pay: $60.00 - $65.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Relocation assistance
- Vision insurance
Education:
Experience:
- Pediatrics: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Occupational Therapy License (Required)
Work Location: In person
