Occupational Therapist Assistant (OTA)

Mariner Healthcare; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

PTO

Referral bonuses

Job summary

Mariner Healthcare's Fremont Healthcare Center is hiring an Occupational Therapist Assistant (OTA) to join our clinical team. The OTA administers treatment for neuromuscular and musculoskeletal issues, conducts tests, and supports discharge planning within a patient-centered plan of care.

Candidates should have an Associate degree in Occupational Therapy, CA licensure, and at least 1 year of clinical experience (new grads welcome). A sign-on bonus and PTO/referral bonuses are offered.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Current California OTA license.
• 1 year of clinical experience preferred. New graduates welcomed.

Responsibilities

• Administers treatment to patients with neuromuscular and musculoskeletal issues.
• Administers tests and measurements for muscle strength, coordination, range of motion, and respiratory and circulatory efficiency.
• Provides direct clinical treatment in accordance with an established plan of care.
• Participates in an interdisciplinary team of clinicians.
• Assists the patient with tools and treatments for specific patient needs.
• Maintains confidentiality of patient records.
• Conducts home assessments, with OT/PT as needed, to ensure safe discharge.

Skills

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Communication skills

Patient care

Education

Associate degree in Occupational Therapy

California OTA license

Job description

Fremont Healthcare Center is hiring for an Occupational Therapist Assistant (OTA). We value our employees and we are committed to providing them with a professional and supportive work environment. We treat our residents and employees as part of our family.

• ccupational Therapist Assistant (OTA) Salary: $85,280 - $104,000 PRN/ON CALL

Sign-on Bonus Available!

• ccupational Therapist (OT) Benefits:
• PTO
• Referral Bonuses

ccupational Therapist Assistant (OTA) Duties and Responsibilities Performed within scope of practice and federal guidelines:

• Administers treatment to patients with problems related to neuromuscular and musculoskeletal systems.
• Administers tests and measurements for muscle strength, coordination, range of motion, and respiratory and circulatory efficiency.
• Provides direct clinical treatment in accordance with an established plan of care.
• Participates in an interdisciplinary team of clinicians.
• Assists the patient with tools and treatments for specific patient needs.
• Maintains confidentiality of patient records.
• Conducts simulated and/or actual home assessments, as appropriate, to ensure discharge of residents to a safe environment, along with the OT/PT as needed.

ccupational Therapist (OT) Qualifications and Skills:

• Associate degree in Occupational Therapy.
• One (1) year of clinical experience preferred. New graduates welcomed.
• Current license to practice as an Occupational Therapy Assistant issued by the state of California.

Mariner Healthcare reserves the right to discontinue any bonus program at anytime.