COTA: Skilled Nursing Rehab & Patient Empowerment

Vineyardshealth; Livermore (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick leave

PTO

Vision

401(k)

Life insurance

Job summary

A healthcare center in Livermore is seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant to deliver therapeutic assessments, instruct patients, and collaborate with healthcare professionals. The ideal candidate will be a graduate from an accredited program and preferably have experience in skilled nursing. Responsibilities include adapting treatment programs based on patient needs and promoting daily living skills. This position offers benefits like paid sick leave, PTO, and a 401(k).

Qualifications

• Experience as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant is preferred.
• Experience in a skilled nursing setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Select therapy activities to fit patients' needs.
• Communicate with other health care professionals.
• Instruct patients in home programs and adaptive equipment.
• Evaluate daily living skills of clients.
• Maintain equipment and materials for patient use.
• Alter treatment programs for better results.
• Demonstrate therapy techniques.
• Teach emotional coping strategies to patients.
• Transport patients to therapy areas.
• Perform clerical duties and document health insurance billings.
• Order educational and treatment supplies.

Skills

Therapeutic assessments

Communication

Patient evaluation

Home program instruction

Education

Graduate of program accredited by AOTA

Job description

A healthcare center in Livermore is seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant to deliver therapeutic assessments, instruct patients, and collaborate with healthcare professionals. The ideal candidate will be a graduate from an accredited program and preferably have experience in skilled nursing. Responsibilities include adapting treatment programs based on patient needs and promoting daily living skills. This position offers benefits like paid sick leave, PTO, and a 401(k).