Occupational Therapist Part-time

Kern River Transitional Care

Bakersfield, CA, US
$50.00 – $60.00 ph; not specified; not specified
Part-time onsite
Evaluate and treat residents
Develop treatment plans
Provide occupational therapy treatments
Kern River Transitional Care is seeking a part-time Occupational Therapist to evaluate and treat residents, collaborating with an interdisciplinary team and providing staff training. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy, a valid California license, and preferably experience in skilled nursing or post-acute care

Job Summary

  • The Staff Occupational Therapist evaluates and treats residents, communicates with families, physicians, and interdisciplinary team members, and maintains accurate documentation of therapy services in the medical record.
  • The Occupational Therapist also provides ongoing in-service education and training to facility staff to support resident outcomes and regulatory compliance.
  • The position supervises Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTAs), aides, and students and requires a Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy.

Matching Summary

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Kern River Transitional Care is seeking a part-time Occupational Therapist to evaluate and treat residents, collaborating with an interdisciplinary team and providing staff training. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy, a valid California license, and preferably experience in skilled nursing or post-acute care.

Salary

$50.00 – $60.00 per hour; Not specified; Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Evaluate and treat residents
  • Develop treatment plans
  • Provide occupational therapy treatments
  • Supervise COTAs, aides, students
  • Maintain accurate documentation

Nice-to-have

  • Support resident outcomes
  • Regulatory compliance
  • In-service education and training
  • Professional, positive relationships

Key Requirements

  • Current California Occupational Therapist license
  • Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy
  • Skilled nursing or post-acute care experience preferred
  • Master's or Doctorate degree preferred

Work Rights

Not specified

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