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Occupational Therapist $5000 Sign-on Bonus
Rehabilitation Center of Bakersfield —Bakersfield, CA
- $65 - $70 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- CPR Certification
- Management
- Paid holidays
- Relocation assistance
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Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Rehabilitation Center of Bakersfield —Bakersfield, CA
- $45 - $50 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- CPR Certification
- Writing skills
- Continuing education credits
- Paid holidays
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Occupational Therapist (OT)
The Orchards Post-Acute —Bakersfield, CA
- $62 - $65 an hour
- Per diem
- CPR Certification
- Skilled nursing facility
- Customer service
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Occupational Therapist - Travel Contract
Jackson Therapy Partners —Bakersfield, CA
- $2,119 a week
- 8 hour shift
- Doctoral degree
- BLS Certification
- Mid-level
- Travel reimbursement
- Health insurance
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Rehab Manager-OT/PT
INNOVATIVE INTEGRATED HEALTH —Bakersfield, CA
- $130,000 - $140,000 a year
- Full-time
- CPR Certification
- Microsoft Outlook
- Writing skills
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
Occupational Therapist
Parkview Julian Healthcare Center —Bakersfield, CA
- $65 - $75 an hour
- Part-time
- Skilled nursing facility
- Mid-level
- Neurology
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Occupational Therapist
Centre For Neuro Skills —Bakersfield, CA
- $95,000 - $130,000 a year
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Occupational Therapist (OT)
Healthpro Heritage, LLC —Bakersfield, CA
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- Mid-level
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Occupational Therapist - Pediatrics
Nealy Pierce —Bakersfield, CA
- $97,000 - $150,000 a year
- Multiple hires
- Doctoral degree
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- 401(k) matching
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Occupational Therapist - Acute Rehab Unit
Nealy Pierce —California
- Full-time
- Doctoral degree
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- Inpatient
- Continuing education credits
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Occupational Therapist
Clinical Magnet —Bakersfield, CA
- $55 - $78 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- CPR Certification
- Mid-level
- Master's degree
- Continuing education credits
- Health savings account
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Occupational Therapy Assistant
Rehabilitation Center of Bakersfield —Bakersfield, CA
- $45 - $50 an hour
- Full-time
- CPR Certification
- Customer service
- Writing skills
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Occupational Therapist-OT-Full-Time
San Joaquin Nursing Center —Bakersfield, CA
- $60 - $65 an hour
- Full-time
- Skilled nursing facility
- Doctoral degree
- Mid-level
- Referral program
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Occupational Therapist
Rehabilitation Center of Bakersfield —Bakersfield, CA
- $65 - $70 an hour
- Full-time
- CPR Certification
- Management
- Customer service
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Occupational Therapist-OT PRN
San Joaquin Nursing Center —Bakersfield, CA
- $60 - $65 an hour
- Part-time
- Skilled nursing facility
- Doctoral degree
- Mid-level
- Referral program
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PRN Home Health Occupational Therapist (OT)
Guardian Angel Home Care Inc. —Bakersfield, CA
- $50 - $80 an hour
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Driver's License
- Home Health
- Mileage reimbursement
- Flexible schedule
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Occupational Therapist (Per Diem, Day)
Adventist Health —Bakersfield, CA
- $49.60 - $68.03 an hour
- Day shift
- CPR Certification
- Doctoral degree
- Hospital
Occupational Therapist (Full Time, Day Shift)
Adventist Health —Bakersfield, CA
- $49.60 - $68.03 an hour
- Full-time
- CPR Certification
- Doctoral degree
- BLS Certification
Occupational Therapist(OT) Per Diem
Arvin Post Acute —Arvin, CA
- $60 - $75 an hour
- Part-time
- CPR Certification
- Skilled nursing facility
- Doctoral degree
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Occupational Therapist - Physical Therapy, Specialty Bakersfield, Per-Diem, Day Shift
Adventist Health —Bakersfield, CA
- $49.60 - $68.03 an hour
- Day shift
- CPR Certification
- Doctoral degree
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Occupational Therapist $5000 Sign-on Bonus

Rehabilitation Center of Bakersfield
Bakersfield, CA

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Job Details

Full-time
$65 - $70 an hour

Benefits

Paid holidays
Relocation assistance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Opportunities for advancement

Qualifications

CPR Certification
Staff supervision
Management
Doctoral degree
Patient transfer methods
Writing skills
BLS Certification
First aid
Employee relationship building
Rehabilitation devices
Master's degree
Bachelor's degree
Medical treatment knowledge
Medical terminology
Occupational Therapy License

Full Job Description

$5,000 SIGN ON BONUS!!!

*For full-time employment--to be paid out in intervals over the course of a year.

POSITION DESCRIPTION: To provide direct patient care and support activities which build and maintain the outstanding outcomes of the therapy department.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Aids in the restoration and enhancement of independent function in those individuals whose living status has been compromised by illness and/or injury: evaluates and treats patients, communicates with families, physicians and other health team members, documents services in the medical record. Contributes to professional development of self and others. Enhances interdisciplinary team through professional skills and knowledge. Demonstrates safe working practices.

Provides patient treatments, which meet patient needs, and uses current treatment knowledge in accordance with facility clinical procedures. This includes but is not limited to:

Performing accurate, comprehensive patient evaluations.

Developing effective plan of treatment and obtaining appropriate approvals from referring physicians.

Supervising Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants and/or Aides in direct patient care and patient related activities according to facility policy as well as State and Federal requirements.

Communicating with supervisor and other health team members regarding patient progress, problems, and plans.

Instructing patient’s families or nursing staff in specified follow through programs.

Interviewing patient and families regarding previous level of functioning and life style and current and future expectations.

Demonstrating knowledge of appropriate resources for problem-solving and clinical best practice.

Assessing, training, and issuing necessary ADL adaptive equipment and durable medical equipment for patients to facilitate independence in ADLs.

Writes accurate, complete, and clear documentation in accordance with regulatory, licensing, payor, and accrediting requirements. This includes but is not limited to:

Recording Resident Needs Reviews, evaluations, daily treatment notes, progress notes, and discharge summaries in accordance with facility procedures.

Recording treatment charges and insuring that documentation is consistent with billing data.

Writing specific, objective documentation, which is outcome oriented and details the patient’s needs, potential to benefit from treatment, and progress achieved to date. Includes specific, objective, measurable goals.

Managing Medicare Medical Review and Denials process in conjunction with Director of Rehabilitation, the facility, and therapy staff.

Acquiring and documenting consents/approvals for treatment when necessary.

Consistently demonstrates the facility’s interdisciplinary approach to patient care. This includes but is not limited to:

Integrating findings of other members of the interdisciplinary team in treatment assessment and recommendations.

Integrating input from patient and family in treatment assessment and recommendations.

Preparing for and providing meaningful contributions to the rehab team conferences, patient care conferences, utilization review meetings, family conferences, and caregiver training sessions.

Collaborating with and informing facility staff in areas of patient progress.

Educating members of the team in areas of expertise.

Working with facility to teach documentation practices, which assist the therapy team.

Communicating effectively with discharge planners.

Contributes to professional development of self and others. This includes but is not limited to:

Utilizing continuing education assistance to achieve targeted quality improvements.

Interacting with peer therapist at local acute hospitals and other environments, if appropriate.

Presenting at weekly rehab team conferences, facility in-services, and professional conferences.

Maintaining a current body of knowledge in areas of clinical expertise through seminars, professional journals, and peers.

Meeting continuing education requirements of regulatory agencies.

Aids in building and maintaining a positive facility culture as a professional member of the staff. This includes but is not limited to:

Consistently demonstrating positive core values in interactions with co-workers, patients and families, with all other persons involved with the patient’s care, and the general public.

Consistently demonstrating professional standards.

Contributing to a positive work team by sharing information, using problem-solving methods and accepting new ideas, constructive criticism, or advice from others.

Demonstrating superior customer service through courtesy, consistent follow-up and positive communication.

Demonstrates safe working practices. This includes but is not limited to:

Identifying and correcting safety hazards or notifying the facility or the Director of Rehabilitation so that safety hazards will be immediately remedied.

Maintaining work areas in safe and orderly fashion.

Maintaining equipment in safe working order by facilitation annual calibration.

Using proper body mechanics during treatments of patients and during support activities.

Using universal safety precautions.

Wearing appropriate protective equipment.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

Knowledge in Occupational Therapy evaluation and treatments.
Ability to supervise and direct assistants and aides.
Understanding of the principles of physical modalities employed in Occupational Therapy.
Knowledge of use of prosthetic and orthotic devices ambulatory aides, assistive and resistive devices, and training.
Knowledge of medical terminology.
Ability to work with all types and levels of patients.
Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Education:

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited Occupational Therapy program.

Experience:

Experience in geriatric rehabilitation preferred
Experience in adult neurological, cardiac, and/or general rehabilitation is preferred.

Physical Requirements:

For Direct Patient Care:

Must be able to lift and transfer patients to and from all surfaces a minimum of 10 times per day.

Must be able to lift approximately 50-70 pounds a minimum of 10 times per day.

Must be proficient with the use of hands for repetitive grasping and find motor manipulation.

Must be able to perform CPR, if required.

Occupational Therapist will spend approximately 60-80% of time bending, stooping, kneeling, and reaching while working with occupational therapy patients.

Occupational Therapist will spend approximately 60-80% of time walking/standing.

For Support Activities:

Occupational Therapist may spend approximately 10-20% of time sitting at desk

or terminal entering data.

License/Certification/Registration:

Current Occupational Therapist State Licensure as required.

Current CPR certification

BENEFITS

Benefits may vary by position, employment status, and location. Eligible employees may have access to a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off (PTO) and Sick Leave
Holiday Pay
Continuing Education and Professional Development Opportunities
Career Growth and Advancement Opportunities
Flexible Scheduling Options (where applicable)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65.00 - $70.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

Health insurance
Relocation assistance

License/Certification:

Occupational Therapy License (Required)

Work Location: In person

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