Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant

SUN MAR HEALTH CARE; Escondido (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Sun Mar Health Care in California seeks a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant to join our post-acute care team. You will provide therapy services under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist and help implement the patient Plan of Care at Ocean View Post-Acute.

We value clinicians who collaborate closely with the OT, nursing, and rehabilitation staff, maintain accurate documentation, and participate in ongoing professional development to ensure high-quality care for residents.

Qualifications

• Must have Associate of Arts in Occupational Therapy Assistant from an accredited program.
• Licensure as required by State guidelines; certification as required by State.
• CPR certification current and valid.

Responsibilities

• Provides therapy services established by the OT (OTR) in the patient Plan of Care.
• Supervises therapy under the OTR per state and federal guidelines.
• Completes documentation including daily notes and assists with progress notes and discharge summaries.

Skills

Team collaboration

Documentation

Patient communication

Education

Associate of Arts in Occupational Therapy Assistant

State licensure / certification

CPR Certification

Job description

Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant

EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Description

We provide PT, OT, ST services in a post-acute care settings and are looking for talented, dynamic clinicians with passion to join our team.

If you are passionate and committed to providing excellence with collaborative spirit, we want to meet you! We take great pride in providing a workplace where people enjoy coming to work and enable them to reach their career goals.

Job Duties

• Provides Therapy services established by the Occupational Therapist (OTR) in the patient Plan of Care.
• Provides therapy services under the supervision of an OTR as determined by the Registered Therapist and in compliance with State and Federal guidelines.
• Consults with OTR regarding changes in treatment or condition in a timely manner.
• Appropriately and effectively completes documentation including daily notes and assisting the OTR to create progress notes, discharge summaries, or monthly reports as needed.
• Submits billing, payroll, and expense documentation in a timely manner.
• Communicates with patients, families, referring physicians and other members of the team.
• Attends continuing education seminars/workshops to keep abreast of new clinical skills, programs or techniques.
• Participates in care planning meetings, rehab meetings and family training in order to communicate patient progress as requested by OTR, Director of Rehab or Rehab Resource Consultant.
• Follows organizational and facility policies and procedures to ensure employee and patient safety.
• Ensures equipment is in good working order prior to providing care to patients. Follows procedures for reporting damaged equipment.
• Maintains a clean environment.
• Attends required meetings, in-services and functions as designated by the Director of Rehab and /or the Rehab Resource Consultant.
• Coordinates treatment goals with other team members.
• Maintains valid licensure, certification or equivalent as requested by appropriate state agency.

Position Requirements

Education Required

• Minimum of Associate of Arts in Occupational Therapy Assistant
• Licensure/Certification: Licensure as required by State guideline
• Certification as required by State
• CPR Certification

Experience

• 1 year Occupational Therapy Assistant experience preferred.
• 1-2 years experience in a residential/ assisted living or skilled nursing facility preferred.
• Graduates in Occupational Therapy Assistant Program will be considered.

Full-Time/Part-Time

Full-Time

Shift

Various Shifts

Pay Range

DBA

Position Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant

Exempt/Non-Exempt

Non-Exempt

Open Date

9/18/2026

Location

Ocean View Post-Acute

This position is currently accepting applications.