Per Diem Occupational Therapist

6 days ago
Visalia, California$64/hrPer Diem / PRNOccupational Therapy

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Kaweah Health as a Per Diem Occupational Therapist – $64/hr in United States.

Key Responsibilities

  • Essential Must pass an annual competency assessment conducted by a physical/occupational therapist.
  • Administers standard formal evaluations as appropriate based on factors such as patient age, diagnosis, and clinical information from chart review and/or patient/family interview.
  • Able to evaluate patient deficits without formal measures when patient is unable to participate with formal testing.
  • Completes documentation in a timely manner, with clear indications of progress towards functional goals.

Requirements

  • If assigned to Home Health: must have a valid California Drivers License, auto insurance, and be willing to operate personal car necessitated by nature of job.
  • JOB RESPONSIBILITIES Essential Must pass an annual competency assessment conducted by a physical/occupational therapist.
  • Administers standard formal evaluations as appropriate based on factors such as patient age, diagnosis, and clinical information from chart review and/or patient/family interview.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary: $64/hr

Work Schedule

  • Per Diem position.
  • No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join Kaweah Health as a Per Diem Occupational Therapist – $64/hr.

Key Skills

Occupational therapyPatient evaluationRehabilitation planningTreatment plan developmentActivities of daily livingDocumentationPatient careClinical assessmentTherapy treatment proceduresPatient educationEquipment fittingSupervision of assistantsInterdisciplinary communicationRegulatory compliance
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Position Insights

Occupational Therapy — Psychologist Career Context

This Occupational Therapy position at Kaweah Health is open to psychologist candidates.

Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.

Compensation Analysis

This position also offers production-based compensation: $64000 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Visalia, California.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Occupational therapy, Patient evaluation, Rehabilitation planning, Treatment plan development, Activities of daily living, Documentation, Patient care, Clinical assessment. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Occupational Therapy role.

Core responsibilities: The Occupational Therapist evaluates patient conditions and develops customized rehabilitation and treatment plans to improve functional performance. They also provide direct therapy services, document patient progress, and train patients and families on daily care needs.

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