Savant Senior Living · 19 hours ago
Occupational Therapist West Los Angeles area
Downey, CA 90241, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expSavant Senior Living is dedicated to providing quality care in the West Los Angeles area, and they are seeking an Occupational Therapist to implement standards of care and provide direct patient care. The role involves evaluating patients' functional status, developing treatment programs, and coordinating care with other health professionals.
Assisted LivingElder CareHealth Care
Responsibilities
Evaluates the patient’s functional status (muscle function, endurance, visual coordination, written and verbal communication skills, self-care ability, work capacity, etc.). Evaluates the home environment for hazards or barriers to more independent living. Identifies equipment needs. Participates in the development of the total plan of care
For patients who plan to return to work, the occupational therapist may perform work capacity evaluation and may refer to specialized vocational training in accordance with Organization policy
Develops a treatment program and establishes goals for improved function. Communicates plan of care to referring physician and other Organization professionals
Teaches new skills or retrain patients in once familiar daily activities that have been lost due to illness or injury, in accordance with Organization policy
May fabricate splints and instruct patients in the use of various types of adaptive equipment to improve function
Trains patients in the use of prosthetic and/or orthotic devices
Maintains appropriate clinical records, and clinical notes, and reports to the physician any changes in the patient’s condition. Submits these records in accordance with Organization policy
Maintains contract/communication with other personnel involved in the patient’s care to promote coordinated, efficient care
Attends and contributes to in-services, case conferences, and other meetings as required by Organization policy to ensure coordinated and comprehensive plans of care for the patients of the Organization
Identifies patient and family/caregiver needs for other home health services and refers as appropriate
Instructs patient’s family/caregiver and other Organization health care personnel in the patients treatment regime when indicated and appropriate
Supervises certified occupational therapy assistants according to organization policy and state regulations
When therapy is the only skilled service, instructs, supervises, and evaluates home health aide care every two (2) weeks
Participates in discharge planning for patients
Qualification
Required
Graduate of an occupational therapy curriculum accredited jointly by the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation of the American Medical Association and the American Occupational Therapy Association
Registered with the National Registration Examination of the American Occupational Therapy Association
Licensed as an occupational therapist by the California Board of Occupational Therapy
Two years of clinical experience as an occupational therapist
Possesses and maintains current CPR/First Aid certification and negative TB skin test or chest x-ray
Must have a valid in-state driver's license, provide current registration and insurance, and have a driving record
WILLING TO WORK IN THE WEST LOS ANGELES AREA
Company
Savant Senior Living
Savant Senior Living is a healthcare center that offers senior living, senior health and medical care options, and assisted living services.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Adam Zenou
Chief Executive Officer
Mochi Bercovich
Co-Founder & Co-Chief Executive Officer
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