Occupational Therapist On-Call Days

About the Eskaton Village Carmichael: Care Center

Our Care Center is currently ranked as one of US News and World Reports “Best Nursing Homes in America” and has been rated as a 5-star facility by CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services) for nearly three years in a row. Our team is also the proud recipient of a Caring.com “Caring Start of 2019” award and has received this recognition for two years in a row.

About Eskaton and Eskaton Village Carmichael

A gated community of 37 parklike acres, Eskaton Village Carmichael is an award-winning, resort-style continuing care retirement community (CCRC) that is a flagship of the Eskaton organization. As the Sacramento area’s only CCRC with 28 years of operating history, we are licensed for 500 residents throughout our independent living, assisted living, memory care and skilled nursing units.

Eskaton has been a community-based non-profit dedicated to enhancing the quality of life of seniors in the Sacramento region for over 50 years. Offering a diverse family of choices and options, ranging from home-based services to a variety of campus communities, Eskaton has something for everyone.

JOB BRIEF:

Position Summary:

The Occupational Therapist provides direct patient care and supports activities which build and maintain an Eskaton Rehab Center of Excellence. Aids in the restoration and enhancement of independent function in those individuals whose independent living status has been compromised by illness and/or injury.

Position Responsibilities include:

• Provides patient evaluations and sets appropriate goals and treatment plans.

• Provides patient treatments which meet patient needs and uses current treatment knowledge in accordance with Eskaton Rehab Services clinical procedures.

• Adjusts patient treatment goals and plan of care as needed.

• Oversees/supervises Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants in implementation of appropriate interventions in accordance with plan of care.

• Writes accurate, complete, and clear documentation in accordance with Eskaton Rehab Services, regulatory, licensing, payor, and accrediting requirements.

• Consistently demonstrates Eskaton Rehab Services Interdisciplinary approach to patient care.

• Contributes to professional development of self and others.

• Assists in building and maintaining Eskaton Rehab Services’ reputation as a Rehab Center of Excellence by contribution as a professional member of staff.

• Communicates effectively with discharge planners, physicians, nursing staff and interdisciplinary team regarding patient care.

• Interacts with peer therapists at local acute hospitals and other environments, if appropriate.

• Maintains professional development in areas of clinical expertise through continuing education seminars, professional journals, and peers.

Qualifications

Education:

Bachelors or Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited university. Current Occupational Therapist Registration/State licensure as required. Current CPR certification preferred. Some communities may require a current state driver’s license.

Training and Experience:

Two to three years experience in a skilled nursing community rehab environment preferred. Experience in adult neurologic, cardiac, and/or general rehabilitation is preferred. Rehab experience required.

Job Knowledge:

Must have knowledge in occupational therapy evaluations and treatments. Must have an understanding of the principles of physical modalities employed in Occupational Therapy. Knowledge of the use of prosthetic devices, ambulatory aides, assistive and resistive devices, and training. Knowledge of medical terminology. Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Qualifications

Education

Preferred Bachelors, Masters or Higher

Licenses & Certifications

Preferred Occupational Therapist

BENEFITS:
Eskaton offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits for full-time employees. Our PPO health plan provides medical, dental, prescription, and vision coverage effective the first of the month, following 60 days of employment. Please follow this link for more information about our benefits program: https://www.eskaton.org/careers/benefits.html.

Please note, on-call positions do not qualify for benefits.

HOW TO APPLY:

To apply online, reply to this posting and include your resume and a cover letter. Please include a cover letter with any submissions of resumes. Qualified candidates will be contacted and asked to complete an application.

To apply in person, visit our community at 3939 Walnut Ave. Carmichael, CA, 95608. Ask the Front Desk for an application and submit when complete.

You can contact the Rehab Program Manager directly via phone at 916-974-2060

OTHER

If a skills or personality assessment has been attached to this job posting, you must complete the assessment to be considered for the position.

As of June 1st, 2014 - Eskaton's tobacco/ smoke-free campus policy prohibits employees from smoking anywhere on Eskaton's property.

Due to the high volume of resumes and applications received by Eskaton Village Carmichael, only those applicants that meet or exceed the requirements of the posted position will be contacted.

Thank you for your interest in joining the Eskaton Village Carmichael team!

Eskaton is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, or protected veteran status.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $45.00 - $50.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee assistance program
• Referral program

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work setting:

• In-person

COVID-19 considerations:
Eskaton Village Carmichael is following a comprehensive COVID-19 mitigation program developed from guidelines set by the CDC, CDSS, and CDPH. We have an ample supply of PPE, with additional access to a company-wide stockpile.

License/Certification:

• CPR Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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