Occupational Therapist – Elderly and Frail - FRESNO California - to $136,000
Fresno, CA · $105,813 to $136,475
OPEN JOB: Occupational Therapist – Elderly and Frail LOCATION: Fresno, California BASE SALARY: $105,813 to $136,475
IDEAL CANDIDATE:
Has geriatric experience
Has outpatient or acute care experience
Willing to go into patient homes 1-2 days per week / Center based rest of time
DETAILS: Our client’s PACE (All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) program provides seniors with the opportunity to continue living in their homes and in their communities. The Occupational Therapist coordinates and provides restorative and rehabilitative occupational therapy services, working closely with the PACE Physician, rehabilitation staff, and other IDT members to maximize participant independence and safety, as well as enhance performance of ADLs.
On the day-to-day, you will:
Conduct Occupational Therapy assessments in our facility and occasionally in the home to define participant care needs, preferences, and goals
Actively participate in IDT meetings to develop participant care plans
Deliver and document interventions as agreed upon in participant care plans
Provide active and passive exercise, muscle re-education, gait, and functional training of ADLs
Work with Therapy Assistants, providing training, instruction, and guidance needed to implement Functional Maintenance Programs (FMP)
Job requirements include:
We are seeking Occupational Therapists that ideally have outpatient, acute, inpatient, or skilled nursing experience.
Valid California Occupational Therapy License
Bachelor’s degree in occupational therapy; master’s preferred
Two (2) years in a clinical setting with a frail or elderly population preferred
Must obtain CPR and First Aid certification within 180 days of hire and maintain certification thereafter; CPR and First Aid certification upon hire preferred
We care about our team members. That’s why we offer:
Medical insurance coverage (Medical, Dental, Vision)
Work/life balance - We mean it! 17 days of personal time off (PTO), 12 holidays observed annually, and 6 sick days
401K savings + match
Comprehensive compensation package including base pay and bonus
And additional benefits!
If you are interested in pursuing this opportunity, please respond back and include the following:
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Availability
Upon receipt, one of our managers will contact you to discuss the position in full detail.