Occupational Therapist On Call

Westminster Baldwin Park, a new Active Living Community in Baldwin Park has an open position for a Occupational Therapist, on call. We are a church related not-for-profit community service organization dedicated and committed to providing services for older adults.

We are an "EOE" and "Honor those who have served."

Job summary

• Provide patient/resident assessment, care planning, direct treatment and consultation to a general rehab caseload.
• Participate in the interdisciplinary team process.
• Provide teaching and training to care giving staff.
• Involvement with the clinical program development.
• Supervise other therapists, assistants, technicians, aides and students as required.

Essential duties and responsibilities

• 1.
• Evaluate, identify and treat physical and cognitive deficits that interfere with the resident’s ability to perform daily life activities.
• Follow recommendations on MD’s orders.
• 2.
• Design restorative programs and train residents in the use of adaptive equipment.
• 3.
• Develop and enter Care Plans in the system for each of the resident’s needs.
• Maintain timely and accurate documentation.
• 4.
• Perform Resident Home Assessments as part of the discharge process.
• 5.
• Perform Resident’s screening during the admission process and quarterly & annual screening to determine the need for therapy.

Essential qualifications

Education and Experience

• Bachelor of Science or Master of Science Degree in Occupational Therapy and Professional
• Licensure where required by state of law; two years clinical experience preferred.
• Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to utilize independent and effective clinical judgment, problem- solving and decision-making skills.
• Utilizes effective time management skills.
• Meet ASHA requirements for the position.