Crescent City Skilled Nursing
Occupational Therapist
Sign On Bonus or 3 month Housing Stipend. We are situated on the coast in Northern California in the heart of the Redwoods, Crescent City Skilled Nursing offers a flexible schedule and fulfilling work/home life balance. We are dedicated to ensuring a professional work environment and exceptional patient care.
We are looking for a committed and patient-focused Occupational Therapist to develop, recover or maintain the daily living and work skills of people with physical, mental or developmental conditions. You will 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 an holistic perspective and will be able to adapt 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 progress of long and short term treatment goals
Collect data and document processes followed
Regularly follow-up client
Skills
Proven working experience as 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
BS degree or greater in occupational therapy
This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:
Dependable more reliable than spontaneous
People-oriented enjoys interacting with people and working on group projects
Achievement-oriented enjoys taking on challenges, even if they might fail
We offer a flexible schedule and a fulfilling work/home life balance. Contact us today for an interview. Crescent City Skilled Nursing is dedicated to ensuring a professional work environment and exceptional patient care.
Crescent City Skilled Nursing
1280 Marshall St.
Crescent City, CA 95531
464-615
Job Types: Full-time, PRN
Pay: $58.00 - $70.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Vision insurance
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Experience:
Occupational Therapists: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
Occupational Therapy License (Required)
Work Location: In person
