Position : Occupational Therapist at Adult Day Health Care Center.
We are looking for a part-time licensed occupational therapist to work in community-based geriatric healthcare (Adult Day Health Care also known as CBAS) in Orange County area.
Position Overview :
- 2-5 days a week, 4-5 morning hours per day. Schedule is flexible.
- Our company provides physical and occupational therapy to low-income, frail elderly clients who live in the community, to prevent them from further deterioration that leads to hospital and nursing home admission.
- Therapists will be working with registered nurses and social workers as part of a multi-disciplinary team in a creative, caring, laid-back environment.
- The work is not physically demanding (i.e. no max assist transfer patients) and you are not under pressure to meet a daily patient quota.
Responsibilities :
Consulting with patients to learn about their physical condition.Assessing and interpreting patient evaluations and test results.Developing treatment plans using a variety of treatment techniques.Creating personalized fitness-oriented health care programs for patients.Administering medically prescribed physical therapy treatments to relieve pain and improve mobility.Advising patients on exercise techniques.Requirements :
Compliant with state regulatory requirements.A valid license to practice physical therapy.Excellent interpersonal communication skills.Compassionate and attentive to detail.Possess up-to-date knowledge of treatment practices.Ability to solve problems independently.Excellent analytical and logical thinking.