Job Location : Newport Beach,CA, USA
LanceSoft is seeking a local contract Occupational Therapist for a local contract job in Newport Beach, California.
Job Description & RequirementsJob Description:Occupational Therapy addresses the physical, cognitive, psychosocial, sensory-perceptual, and other aspects of performance in a variety of contexts and environments to support engagement in occupations that affect physical and mental health, well-being and quality of life. The Occupational Therapist II assesses individual patients Occupational Therapy needs and then establishes and implements an occupation-based treatment program and goals, using the therapeutic use of everyday activities to develop, regain, or improve the skills needed for daily living in the home, community, workplace, school and other settings. The Occupational Therapist II reviews physicians' referrals for occupational therapy services and utilizes information obtained from the patients records relative to their medical history, administers evidence-based exams and screening tests to identify impairments, functional limitations, disabilities and level of performance.
Job Responsibilities:-Performs evaluation procedures to determine patients' performance capacities and deficits such as functional, cognitive, visual and perceptual abilities.-Analyzes evaluation test results to determine a plan of care to include appropriate interventions, goals, expected intensity, duration of therapy, and recommendations for discharge.-Provides education to patient and caregiver regarding purpose of activity, use of equipment, home exercise and activity.-Performs regular re-examinations, measures outcomes, and seeks feedback from patient, caregiver, and patients' interdisciplinary medical team.-Develops and modifies treatment programs to meet the changing needs of the patient.-Oversees the clinical work of the Occupational Therapy Assistant and Rehabilitation Aide.-Manages multiple patients at the same time.-Provides services and required documentation in an accurate and timely manner and in accordance with professional and regulatory standards.-Participates in outside continuing education and incorporates information into practice.-Performs other dues as assigned.-Assists with educating and orienting new staff, acts as fieldwork educator for students and interns, and participates as instructor in an established class or program.-Participates in educational events within the clinic and community.-Attends specific clinical education coursework which meet the guidelines of California Board of Occupational Therapy and provides in-services to staff.
Required Skills & Experience:-Eighteen (18) months experience as an Occupational Therapist in an acute healthcare system environment.-Experience with a range of diagnoses including general medicine, orthopedics, neurology, and cardiopulmonary.-Acute Rehabilitation Unit: Demonstrates competency in Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility Quality Reporting Program (IRF QRP).-May require travel to patent's home for home evaluation.
Preferred Skills & Experience:-Previous experience with Microsoft Office and healthcare database systems.-Bilingual or multilingual.
Required Certifications & Licensure:-Current licensure as an Occupational Therapist in the State of California.-Current BLS Certification.
About LanceSoft
Established in 2000, LanceSoft is a Certified MBE and Woman-Owned organization. Lancesoft Inc. is one of the highest rated companies in the industry. We have been recognized as one of the Largest Staffing firms and ranked in the top 50 fastest Growing Healthcare Staffing firms in 2022. Lancesoft offers short- and long-term contracts, permanent placements, and travel opportunities to credentialed and experienced professionals throughout the United States. We pride ourselves on having industry leading benefits. We understand the importance of partnering with an expert who values your needs, which is why we're 100% committed to finding you an assignment that best matches your career and lifestyle goals. Our team of experienced career specialists takes the time to understand your needs and match you with the right job Lancesoft has been chosen by Staffing Industry Analysts as one of the Best Staffing Firms to Work for.LanceSoft specializes in providing Registered Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, LPNs/LVNs, Social Workers, Medical Assistants, and Certified Nursing Assistants to work in Acute Care Centers, Skilled Nursing Facilities, Long-Term Care centers, Rehab Facilities, Behavioral Health Centers, Drug & Alcohol Facilities, Home Health & Community Health, Urgent Care Clinics, and many other provider-based facilities.
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