Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant-Alhambra area

Riverside Community Care; Downey (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking organization is seeking a dedicated Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to join their team. In this role, you will work closely with a registered occupational therapist to implement care standards and provide essential services to patients. Your responsibilities will include evaluating patients' functional status, teaching new skills, and maintaining clinical documentation. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patients' lives while working in a supportive and collaborative environment. If you're passionate about patient care and have the necessary qualifications, we invite you to apply and be part of our mission to enhance the quality of life for those we serve.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited occupational therapy assistant program.
• Licensed as an occupational therapy assistant by the California Board.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates patients' functional status and home environment.
• Teaches patients new skills and maintains clinical records.

Skills

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Organizational Skills

Patient Care

Education

Occupational Therapy Assistant Program

CPR Certification

Tools

Clinical Documentation Software

Job description

Job Description Summary

The certified occupational therapy assistant contracted through the Organization is responsible to the registered occupational therapist for implementing standards of care for occupational therapy services and adhering to all conditions outlined in the Service Agreement. The assistant performs services that are planned, delegated, and supervised by the registered occupational therapist.

Essential Job Functions/Responsibilities

1. Participates in evaluating patients' functional status, including muscle function, endurance, visual coordination, communication skills, self-care, and work capacity, as delegated by the registered occupational therapist.
2. Evaluates the home environment for hazards or barriers to independent living, as delegated by the registered occupational therapist.
3. Teaches new skills or retrains patients in daily activities affected by illness or injury, according to organizational policy.
4. Maintains clinical records, notes, and reports any changes in the patient's condition to the registered occupational therapist.
5. Submits clinical documentation following organizational policies.
6. Follows treatment plans and goals for improving patient function as established by the registered occupational therapist, and documents responses and progress.
7. Communicates with other care team members to ensure coordinated care, documenting all communication per policy.
8. Attends and contributes to inservices, case conferences, and meetings to support coordinated patient care.
9. Identifies patient and family needs for additional home care services, consulting with the supervising therapist for referrals.
10. Instructs patients' families and other healthcare personnel in treatment regimes as delegated.

Position Details

Job Title/Position: Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

1. Supervised by a registered occupational therapist at least every thirty days, with documentation reflecting ongoing communication, patient condition, response to services, and plan adjustments.

The above summarizes the major duties.

Position Qualifications

• Graduate of an occupational therapy assistant program accredited by the American Occupational Therapy Association.
• Certified by the National Certification Examination of the American Occupational Therapy Association.
• Licensed as an occupational therapy assistant by the California Board of Occupational Therapy.
• At least one year of clinical experience as a certified occupational therapy assistant.
• Good verbal and written communication, and organizational skills.
• Current CPR certification.
• Licensed driver with a vehicle in good condition and insured per organizational requirements.

Compensation

Pay rate: $65 per visit

Additional Information

Equal Opportunity Employer. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights under federal employment laws. For more information, review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.