Currently, we are in search of a full-time Occupational Therapist OR Occupational Therapist Assistant in Bakersfield, CA.

Skills

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Evaluates patient’s functional status (muscle function, endurance, visual coordination, written and verbal communication skills, self-care ability, work capacity, etc.).
Develops the individualized plan of care.
Develops treatment program and establishes goals for improved function. Communicates plan of care to referring physician and other organization professionals. Also, as necessary, will develop program for caregiver’s energy conservation.
Teach new skills or retrain patient in once familiar daily activities that have been lost due to illness or injury, in accordance with organization policy.
Fabricate splints and instruct patient in the use of various types of adaptive equipment to improve function.
Train patient and family/caregiver in the use of prosthetic and/or orthotic devices.
Maintains appropriate clinical records, progress notes, and reports to the physician any changes in the patient’s condition. Submits these records in accordance with organization policy.
Maintains contact/communication with team members in the patient’s care to promote coordinated, efficient care.
Attends and contributes to in-services, group meetings, and other meetings as required by organization policy to ensure comprehensive assessments for the patients of the organization.
Instructs and educates patient’s/family/caregiver and other team members in patient’s treatment regime.
Participates in discharge planning for patient.
Education and Experience
-Education: A graduate of an occupational therapy curriculum accredited jointly by the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation of the American Medical Association and the American Occupational Therapy Association. National Registration Examination of the American Occupational Therapy Association. Must be CPR certified.


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