Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant | Geriatrics

Edge Recruitment Solutions; Modesto (CA); On-site; USD 88,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401(k) with match

PTO 17 days

12 holidays

Sick time

Job summary

Edge Recruitment Solutions is recruiting a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant for a geriatrics program in Modesto, CA. The OTA will administer and document interventions under the Occupational Therapist, support the rehab team, and coordinate scheduling and billing.

Requirements include an OTA Associate degree, California OTA license (or eligibility), and at least two years of experience with frail elderly populations.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant from an accredited program.
• Valid California OTA License or proof of license eligibility.
• At least two years of OTA experience in a clinical setting.
• Knowledge to treat frail, elderly participants with complex conditions.

Responsibilities

• Administer and document OTA treatment programs as established by the occupational therapist.
• Assist the occupational therapist with vitals, ROM, and strength testing.
• Coordinate with rehabilitation team to implement activities based on treatment plans; manage scheduling and billing.
• Track and maintain equipment and supplies; deliver and document interventions per care plans.

Skills

Two years OTA experience

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education

Associates degree in OTA

Job description

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant | Geriatrics

• Modesto, CA

We're working on behalf of a healthcare organization whose PACE (All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) program provides seniors with the opportunity to continue living in their homes and in their communities. The organization's innovative and comprehensive range of medical services to participants is what ignites their passion to treat the whole person and not the symptoms. They employ a collaborative interdisciplinary team (IDT) approach to evaluate and guide participant care, which is key to their values, team culture, and mission.

We seek candidates with two (2) years of experience with the frail and/or elderly poluation for the role of Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant. The person in this role will administer the participant's treatment programs as established by the occupational therapist. She/he will assist the occupational therapist in obtaining vital signs, range of motion, and strength testing. She/he will coordinate with other members of the rehabilitation team to implement activities and programs based on the participant's individual treatment plans. She/he will handle scheduling of participants treatment, clinical visits, and billing. She/he will track and maintain maintenance for equipment. She/he will 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.

Candidates must have an Associates degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant from an accredited program and hold valid California Occupational Therapy Assistant License, or proof of License eligibility. Must have at least two (2) years of OTA experience in a clinical setting. Must have the requisite knowledge to treat frail, elderly participants with complex conditions.

The role offers a competitive compensation (salary to $98,000 based on experience) and excellent benefits that include medical insurance coverage (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401-K savings + match. The role also provides great work/life balance - 17 days of personal time off (PTO), 12 holidays observed annually, and sick time. This is a great opportunity to join the fastest growing PACE program in California.