Certified Occupational Therapist
Job in
Bakersfield, Kern County, California, 93399, USA
Listing for:
Compassionate Care Home Health, Hospice, and In Home Care
Full Time
position
Listed on 2025-12-06
Job specializations:
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Healthcare
Occupational Therapy
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Benefits
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Vision insurance
- Signing bonus
Sign‑On Bonus
$10,000.00 SIGN ON BONUS OFFERED
Are you looking for a place where you can make a genuine difference in people’s lives?
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Compassionate Care Home Health Agency has five office locations (Fresno, Visalia, Modesto, Merced, and Bakersfield) and services eight counties throughout the Central Valley (Stanislaus, Mariposa, Merced, Madera, Fresno, Tulare, Kings, and Kern) – and we’re growing fast! Our top priority is maintaining our culture of respect and love for our patients and team, alike. Our commitment to our core values allows us to be a provider and employer of choice.
We understand that our employees are key to providing quality care and are our most important resource.
We actively seek career‑oriented individuals, to whom we offer job security and upward mobility when appropriate – based on merit and performance. We proudly employ an accomplished team of professionals and our team is as diverse as the communities we serve, representing different ethnicities, religions, ages, national origins, and sexual orientations.
Join us today and grow with us!
We are currently seeking to fill the Certified Occupational Therapist Position in Kern County and all surrounding areas.
Compensation
- Hourly and Paid Per Visit (PPV) hybrid model (negotiable: based on experience, skill level, availability, etc).
- Salary option available, as well.
- Opportunity to accumulate overtime. SIGN ON BONUS PAID AFTER COMPLETING THE PROBATIONARY PERIOD
JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY
The occupational therapist contracted through the Organization is responsible for the implementation of standards of care for occupational therapy services and for adherence to all conditions outlined in the Service Agreement. Any direct patient care provided will be performed as defined by the state Occupational Therapy Practice Act.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES
Evaluates the patient's functional status (muscle function, endurance, visual coordination, written and verbal communication skills, self‑care ability, work capacity, etc.). Evaluates 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 physicians and other Organization professionals.May teach new skills or re‑train 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.May train patients in the use of prosthetic and/or orthotic devices.Maintains appropriate clinical records, clinical notes, and reports to the physician any changes in the patient’s condition. Submits these records in accordance with Organization policy.Maintains contact/communication with other personnel involved in the patient's care to promote coordinated, efficient care.Amends 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 the patient’s family/caregiver and other Organization health care personnel in the patient's 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.The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities…
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