Occupational Therapy Director jobs in Santa Cruz, CA

Join the Hearts and Hands In-House Therapy Team in Santa Cruz, California!

Are you looking for a position that will be a perfect fit? Our In-House therapy program may check all your boxes. We are looking for a PRN Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant, COTA to join our in-house therapy team. We want to ensure you continue to love what you do. You can make a difference every day while providing your patients the care they truly deserve.

Here are some of the benefits of working at Hearts and Hands:

• Reasonable and achievable productivity standards: We want you to be successful, so we set realistic expectations for our therapists.
• Flexible work hours: We understand that you have a life outside of work, so we offer flexible work hours that fit your schedule.
• Privately owned SNF: We are a privately owned SNF, which means we have more control over our policies and procedures. This allows us to create a more positive and supportive work environment for our therapists.
• Optima software with laptops: We use the latest technology to provide our patients with the best possible care. You will have your own laptop and access to Optima software, which will make your job easier.
• Supportive environment: Our administrator, DON, and staff are all easygoing and supportive. We create a positive work environment where everyone feels valued.
• Dynamic Team: Our rehab team is energetic and passionate about their work. We are always looking for ways to improve our care and make a difference in our patients' lives.

“One Team, One Goal” mentality for all facility staff. As an in-house rehab team member, you will be an employee of the facility and as such, you will be able to attend all facility events, trainings and any other unified tasks directed by the facility administration.

If you are looking for a rewarding career in occupational therapy, we encourage you to apply to Hearts and Hands. We would love to have you on our team!

Position Overview:

The Occupational Therapist Assistant (OTA) works within their Ethical Scope of Practice at all times and follows all State and Federal laws pertaining to healthcare delivery; completes evaluations, treatments, and documentation in a timely manner; works cooperatively with team members, all internal and external customers and strives to positively represent their discipline and their company in the community.

Job Duties:

• Provide treatment following the Plan of Care as determined by the Occupational Therapist and ordered by a physician.
• Provide treatment appropriate to eval findings and within professional scope of practice and individual level of expertise of the OTA.
• Report deviations from the scheduled treatment minutes to Director of Rehab or Rehab Coordinator.
• Ensure that insurance authorization has been obtained prior to treatment.
• Report patient progress and barriers to the supervising Occupational Therapist.
• Regularly consult with the Occupational Therapist regarding patient response to treatment.
• Instruct rehab aides to carry out appropriate duties to support the provision of occupational therapy.
• Communicate regularly and as needed to other team members and on-call therapists regarding patient care issues.
• Coordinate scheduling issues with team members and the staffing coordinator as needed.
• Manage time and prioritize responsibilities to meet productivity expectations.
• Complete all required documentation in a timely manner to include daily encounter notes, contributing to progress reports for allowable payors and contribute to discharge summaries, and any other facility specific documentation.
• Make accurate and timely entries of treatment time and billing codes into the billing software according to ethical and payor requirements.

Education:

The Occupational Therapist Assistant must have graduated from an accredited Associate program of Occupational Therapy accredited by the Accreditation Council for the Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) or an equivalent program if trained in a country other than the US.

Licensure:

An Occupational Therapist Assistant must possess a current, valid OTA license or limited permit. Any current disciplinary actions taken against that license must be reported to the supervisor and may result in loss of ability to work depending on the seriousness of the action.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $38.00 - $46.00 per hour

Expected hours: 4 – 20 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Schedule:

• Choose your own hours
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

License/Certification:

• Occupational Therapy Assistant License (Required)

Work Location: In person