Occupational Therapist Full-Time

About the role

Join Our Therapy Team at Visalia Post Acute
Visalia Post Acute is seeking a compassionate and skilled Occupational Therapist (OT) to join our dedicated rehabilitation team. This full-time opportunity is ideal for an OT who is passionate about helping residents achieve maximum independence, function, and quality of life in a skilled nursing and rehabilitation setting.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate residents within 24 hours (or one business day) of physician referral; document delays appropriately
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans and obtain physician approval for services
• Provide occupational therapy treatment per the physician-approved plan of care
• Supervise Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTAs), aides, and students in accordance with the state practice act
• Communicate resident progress, challenges, and plans with the rehab and interdisciplinary teams
• Participate in patient care conferences, utilization review meetings, and rehab meetings as needed
• Complete evaluations, daily treatment notes, weekly progress notes, recertifications, and discharge documentation per regulatory and payer requirements
• Education and training residents, families, and caregivers on safety, adaptive techniques, and home programs
• Participate in discharge planning and coordination of care
• Recommend and facilitate ordering of durable medical equipment (DME) to promote functional independence
• Conduct in-services and training for facility staff as assigned
• Report equipment issues promptly to ensure safe and effective operation

Requirements

• Current, active California Occupational Therapist license in good standing
• Must meet all continuing education requirements per state regulations

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy required
• Master’s or Doctorate degree in Occupational Therapy preferred
• Skilled nursing or geriatric experience preferred but not required

Skills

• Proficient in electronic documentation systems (Casamba and PointClickCare preferred)
• Strong clinical judgment, communication, and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team

Physical Requirements

• Frequent standing, walking, pushing, pulling, and reaching
• Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds frequently
• Occasional stooping, kneeling, crouching, and balancing
• Visual and auditory acuity sufficient for patient care and documentation

Work Environment

• Skilled nursing and short-term rehabilitation setting
• Noise level typically low to moderate
• One primary work location