Occupational Therapist

Full-Time Occupational Therapist (OTR/L)

The Californian-Pasadena | Pasadena, CA

Join a supportive rehab team and a great learning environment in the heart of Pasadena!

The Californian-Pasadena is an 82-bed skilled nursing facility located directly across the street from Huntington Hospital. We are currently seeking a Full-Time Licensed Occupational Therapist (OTR/L) to join our rehabilitation team.

The Californian is a great setting for an Occupational Therapist who wants to grow clinically, collaborate with an experienced interdisciplinary team, and work with a diverse skilled nursing and post-acute population. Whether you are an experienced OTR or earlier in your career, you will have the opportunity to continue developing your clinical skills in a supportive and collaborative environment.

Our rehabilitation team works closely with nursing, physicians, and other disciplines to help residents maximize their independence, safety, and quality of life.

What You'll Do

• Perform comprehensive occupational therapy evaluations and develop individualized plans of care
• Assess ADLs, functional mobility, cognition, upper-extremity function, balance, coordination, safety, and other areas impacting independence
• Provide skilled interventions including ADL retraining, therapeutic exercise and activities, cognitive interventions, functional transfer training, and adaptive techniques
• Recommend and train residents in the use of adaptive equipment and environmental modifications when appropriate
• Establish meaningful, functional goals based on each resident's needs and prior level of function
• Utilize standardized assessments and objective measures to monitor progress and demonstrate outcomes
• Monitor resident response to treatment and modify plans of care as clinically appropriate
• Provide resident, family, and caregiver education to improve safety and carryover
• Collaborate closely with PT, SLP, nursing, physicians, and the interdisciplinary team
• Participate in care planning and discharge planning to promote safe transitions
• Complete accurate and timely clinical documentation

Qualifications

• Current California Occupational Therapist license – required
• CPR/BLS certification
• Skilled nursing, post-acute, or long-term care experience preferred, but newer clinicians who are motivated to learn and grow are encouraged to apply
• Strong clinical reasoning, communication, and documentation skills
• Ability to work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team
• Commitment to compassionate, resident-centered care

Why Join The Californian?

The Californian offers a great learning environment with an established rehabilitation team, making it an excellent opportunity for an OTR who wants to strengthen clinical skills while treating a diverse patient population.

Conveniently located across the street from Huntington Hospital in Pasadena, our facility provides exposure to residents with a variety of orthopedic, neurological, cognitive, medical, and functional rehabilitation needs.

Full-time benefits include:

• Healthcare
• Dental
• Vision
• 401(k)
• Paid vacation
• Sick leave
• Consistent full-time schedule
• Opportunities for professional growth and development

If you are a licensed Occupational Therapist looking for a full-time position with a supportive team and strong learning environment, we would love to meet you. Apply today to join the rehabilitation team at The Californian-Pasadena!