Head Nurse - Occupational Health jobs in Sacramento, CA

Overview

Imagine a career helping patients get back to what’s most important to them – whether that’s returning to work, playing the piano or coaching Little League baseball. Now imagine having the flexibility to be creative in how you do that – blending scientifically backed rehab methods with the patient’s unique environment and interests. That’s what makes every day different for Rehab Without Walls^® team members!

Make an Impact in our Home and Community Program:

Who we are looking for:

• An experienced OT, enthusiastic about providing functional rehabilitation wherever life happens, whether at home, school, work, or in the community
• You are ready to treat your client beyond a staged environment into real life experiences like cooking in their kitchen, navigating grocery stores, restaurants, outdoor activities, and the workplace
• You thrive in an autonomous setting, and value being a part of a collaborative team of dynamic therapists

• What you will receive:

• Free Continuing Education Hours
• Paid Time Off/Paid Holidays
• Medical/Dental/Vision/401K
• Work Life Balance
• Supportive Leadership and Team Environment

Responsibilities

What you will do: Responsibilities listed include but not limited to:

• Perform evaluations and develop treatment plans
• Regularly re-assess effectiveness of treatment plans, attend staffing meetings and family conferences
• Perform discharge evaluations, make appropriate recommendations for home and community safety, and provide referral and education resources
• Communicate patient’s needs and progress to the treatment team, physician, person receiving services and family members
• Communicates with other disciplines to ensure collaboration, coordination of care and enhance patient outcomes

Qualifications

What you will need:

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy from a college or university with an accredited Occupational Therapy program  
• Current, unrestricted license as an Occupational Therapist by state in which practicing  
• Current CPR Certification
• A minimum of one year’s work experience as an Occupational Therapist
• Demonstrates knowledge of rehabilitation techniques related to complex neurological diagnoses preferred
• Communicates effectively and professionally in verbal and written interactions
• Ability to lift 50 pounds
• Moving, lifting, or transferring of patients which may involve lifting of up to 100 pounds following safety procedures
• Duties require fine motor skills, visual acuity, and walking/ standing for extended periods
• Additional physical requirements include: pushing/pulling, bending/stooping, reaching, kneeling, and positioning frequently at times
• A health screen or examination may be required prior to assignment and periodically thereafter, depending on specific location policy, local and state regulations to verify employee is physically capable of performing assigned duties with or without reasonable accommodations

About our Line of Business

Additional Job Information

Join our Home and Community Rehabilitation Program in Sacramento, CA:

• Active OT Licensure in the state of CA
• Neuro experience: TBI, SCI, CVA, Parkinson's and varied neurological conditions highly preferred
• 2 years experience preferred
• Acute, post-acute or home health experience preferred
• Per Diem and Full Time Opportunities

Start your journey with Rehab Without Walls and apply today!

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