Occupational Therapist (Healthcare)
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Certified Occupational Therapist (OT)
At Sierra Valley Rehab Center, we strive to serve our patients in a safe, clean, and comfortable environment. We offer 139 licensed beds with a large variety of medical equipment and services to meet each individual's needs.
Sierra Valley Rehab Center offers individualized, 24-hour nursing care, and we strive to provide each patient with caring quality outcomes. Located in Central California near the foothills of the Sierra Nevada's, we boast compassionate staff, a clean environment, and a family-friendly atmosphere.
Sierra Valley Rehab Center has been serving the city of Porterville for more than 20 years, and we pride ourselves on the reputation we have built in our community. We have been voted Best Elder Care in our community three years in a row and continue striving for excellence.
Sierra Valley Rehab Center is hiring Certified Occupational Therapist
The OT - Occupational Therapist provides direct rehab care in OT to patients upon physician referral in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards.
Education, Experience, and Licensure Requirements
- Must be currently registered/licensed in applicable State. Must maintain an active license in good standing throughout employment.
- One (1) year experience preferred in post-acute care or related setting preferred
- Must have CPR certification upon hire or obtain during orientation. CPR certification must remain current during employment.
Specific Job Requirements
- Participates in community health matters/projects as appropriate
- Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and e-mail
- Liaisons with patients, families, support departments, etc., to adequately plan for patient needs
- Must demonstrate good body mechanics at all times
- Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
- Must be knowledgeable of practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing functions in the post-acute care facility
- Must have the ability to implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the department
- Must perform proficiently in all competency areas including but not limited to: patient care,, documentation and therapy software responsibilities, patient rights, and safety and sanitation
- Maintains professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc.
- Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information
- Must understand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures
- Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life Care's Code of Conduct and completes mandatory Code of Conduct and other appropriate compliance training
