Job Details: Job Location: River View Post Acute - Modesto, CA, Position Type: Per Diem, Salary Range: $65.00 - $75.00Hourly, Occupational Therapist (OT)  Join River View Post Acute and make a meaningful impact by providing high quality, compassionate rehabilitation care for residents in our skilled nursing facility. This is an excellent opportunity for a graduating student, new graduate, or experienced Occupational Therapist in Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) looking to build or continue a rewarding career in Occupational Therapy while working closely with residents, families, caregivers, and an interdisciplinary healthcare team.  We welcome candidates seeking Full Time, Part Time, PRN, or On Call opportunities.  Join our Team with rewarding benefits:  Competitive Rate  $2,500 Retention Bonus for full time positions in California  $2,500 Relocation Bonus eligible after 90 days  $5,000 Student Loan Repayment per calendar year  $2,500 Referral Bonus  $500 Annual License Renewal Bonus. Covers license renewal, CPR, and CEU expenses per calendar year  H1B Sponsorship / H1B Transfer Assistance available for eligible full time employees  The Occupational Therapist (OT) provides and directs appropriate aspects of occupational therapy care, including patient evaluation, treatment planning, therapeutic intervention, goal setting, patient and family education, progress monitoring, and documentation. The OT develops individualized plans of care designed to improve independence with activities of daily living, functional mobility, strength, coordination, balance, cognition, safety, and overall quality of life.  Reporting: This position reports directly to the Facility Rehab Director.  Why This Role Matters  Evaluate patients according to physician orders, payer authorization, professional standards, and facility guidelines  Develop individualized occupational therapy plans of care based on evaluation findings, patient needs, and functional goals  Provide appropriate occupational therapy interventions designed to improve activities of daily living, functional mobility, strength, coordination, balance, cognition, safety, and independence  Establish measurable treatment goals focused on achieving optimal functional outcomes  Monitor patient response to treatment and modify treatment plans and goals as clinically appropriate  Assess patient performance with activities of daily living, transfers, mobility, positioning, coordination, and functional activities  Identify and recommend appropriate adaptive equipment, assistive devices, positioning strategies, and environmental modifications  Screen individuals who may benefit from Occupational Therapy services  Provide patient, family, and caregiver education regarding treatment plans, progress, safety strategies, adaptive techniques, and functional outcomes  Communicate patient status, progress, and needs with patients, families, caregivers, physicians, nursing staff, and the interdisciplinary team  Complete accurate and timely evaluations, treatment notes, progress reports, discharge summaries, and required documentation  Enter patient and treatment information accurately into EMR and rehabilitation systems  Direct and supervise Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants, rehabilitation aides, and students in accordance with applicable requirements  Coordinate treatment activities and goals with other members of the rehabilitation team  Participate in interdisciplinary collaboration and rehabilitation programs  Make appropriate referrals to other members of the rehabilitation and healthcare team when indicated  Use professional and clinical judgment to help ensure patient and staff safety  Attend required meetings, in services, training sessions, and educational presentations  Prepare and submit accurate patient charges and billing information  Support quality assurance, department operations, and program development  Maintain and enhance clinical and professional knowledge through continuing education and professional development  Maintain valid licensure and required certifications  Qualifications: What We’re Looking For  Currently completing, completed, or recently graduated from an approved Occupational Therapy program. Graduating students and new graduates are encouraged to apply  Must have or be eligible to obtain the appropriate California Occupational Therapist license or authorization required to practice prior to providing Occupational Therapy services  Experienced Occupational Therapists must maintain a current, active, and unencumbered California Occupational Therapist license as required for the position  CPR certification required. Candidates who do not yet have CPR certification may obtain it prior to or during the onboarding process  Must be in good standing with applicable regulatory agencies and licensing boards  New graduates and experienced Occupational Therapists are welcome to apply  Clinical experience gained through fieldwork, internships, externships, clinical placements, or prior employment is valued  Skilled Nursing Facility experience is beneficial but not required  Strong clinical foundation in Occupational Therapy  Excellent verbal and written communication skills  Compassionate and empathetic approach to patient care  Strong documentation and organizational skills  Proficiency with EMR and rehabilitation systems or willingness to learn  Ability to work effectively as part of an interdisciplinary team  Strong desire to learn, grow, and build or continue a career in skilled nursing rehabilitation  Professional presentation and conduct  Commitment to continuing education and professional development  Understanding of patient rights, confidentiality, and HIPAA requirements  Physical & Working Conditions  Skilled Nursing Facility environment  Ability to move intermittently throughout the workday  Ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods  Ability to bend, squat, push, stoop, reach, and pull as required for resident care  Ability to assist with patient transfers, mobility, positioning, ADLs, and therapeutic activities  Ability to lift and move up to 100 pounds with assistance and appropriate equipment according to resident needs and facility safety procedures  Potential exposure to bloodborne pathogens, chemicals, fumes, and odors  Ability to manage the physical, mental, and emotional demands associated with skilled nursing care  Ability to work effectively in a 24 hour skilled care environment