Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Job Description:

Industry: Healthcare / Health Services

Job Category: Medical / Health - Therapy

The Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant, under the direction of an occupational therapist, is accountable for assisting with performing test and providing restorative and rehabilitative occupational therapy services to participants at the center and at home to maximize participant independence, safety, and enhance performance of ADLs. The Occupational Therapist Assistant will work with other members of the rehabilitation team to implement plan of care established by the Occupational Therapist.

Essential Job Duties:

• Administer participant's treatment programs as established by the occupational therapist
• Assist occupational therapist in obtaining vital signs, range of motion and strength testing
• Coordinate with other members of the rehabilitation team to implement activities and programs based on the participant's individual treatment plans
• Handle scheduling of participants treatment, clinical visits, and billing
• Track and maintain maintenance for equipment
• Deliver and document occupational therapy interventions in accordance with the Occupational Therapist's established care plans including but not limited to the use of devices, techniques, activities to promote muscle re-education, perceptual-motor and cognitive function, balance and endurance, endurance and other factors affecting the level of independence in performing ADLs

Skills and Certifications [note: bold skills and certification are required]
Associate degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant from Accredited Program
Valid California Occupational Therapy Assistant License, or proof of License eligibility
Minimum of two (2) years of Occupational Therapy Assistant experience in a clinical setting with a f
Occupational Therapy Assistant knowledge necessary to treat frail, elderly participants with complex

Security Clearance Required: No

Visa Candidate Considered: No

Compensation

Base Salary - USD $74,880 to $89,544

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Full-time

Benefits - Full

Relocation Assistance Available - Possible for ideal candidate

Commission Compensation - No

Bonus Eligible - Yes

Overtime Eligible - No

Interview Travel Reimbursed - No

Candidate Details

2+ to 5 years experience

Seniority Level - Associate

Management Experience Required - No

Minimum Education - Associate's Degree

Willingness to Travel - Occasionally