Occupational Therapist (OT) – Southern LA
Lakeshore Talent
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Lakeshore Talent is excited to partner with a leading healthcare organization in the search for a passionate and dedicated Occupational Therapist (OT) to join their team in Southern Los Angeles! This is a fantastic direct hire opportunity for a skilled professional who is looking to make a meaningful impact on the lives of seniors through innovative and compassionate care. If you thrive in a collaborative, interdisciplinary environment and are committed to helping participants live safely and independently, we would love to hear from you!
Pay: $44.66 – $58.08 per hour | Salary Range: $93,000 – $120,800 (DOE)
Travel: Up to 25% of the time to participant homes within a 70-mile radius (Los Lunas to Bernardino County areas)
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform home safety evaluations for participants moving into new living environments.
- Assess and order durable medical equipment (DME) needs, such as grab bars and ramps.
- Provide clinical occupational therapy evaluations and treatment plans, working within an interdisciplinary team.
- Conduct annual participant assessments and respond to PCP referrals.
- Educate participants, caregivers, and staff on maximizing safety and ADL functional abilities.
- Document all occupational therapy services and maintain accurate department record-keeping.
- Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and contribute to individualized participant care plans.
- Travel to participant homes 2-3 times per week; mileage is reimbursed.
Qualifications:
Required:
- Bachelor’s, Master’s (MOT), or Doctorate (OTD) in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.
- National Certification by the American Occupational Therapy Association or eligibility to sit for the National Registration Exam.
- Licensed and registered in the state of California.
- Valid driver’s license, personal vehicle, clean driving record, and auto insurance.
- Minimum of 1 year experience; geriatrics/elderly care experience highly preferred.
- Open to new graduates who are eager to learn.
Preferred:
- 2+ years of experience in occupational therapy, ideally in a geriatric setting.
Skills and Software:
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Comfortable working independently in both clinical and home settings.
Proficiency with:
- EPIC EMR
- Outlook
- Microsoft Teams
Benefits:
- Coverage effective the first day of the month following hire.
- Multiple medical plan options with Rx coverage, HSA, and FSA plans.
- Dental (Delta Dental of Colorado) and vision (VSP) coverage.
- 401(k) and Roth retirement plan with immediate eligibility and 4% match.
- Minimum of 3 weeks PTO for full-time employees.
- 11 Company Paid Holidays.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and household members.
- Tuition reimbursement after one year of service.
- Employee Referral Bonus up to $10,000.
- Discounts for entertainment, dining, and more through partner programs.