Occupational Therapist Assistant (OTA)

Driftwood Healthcare Center Santa Cruz; Hayward (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on Bonus

PTO

Referral Bonuses

Job summary

Driftwood Healthcare Center Santa Cruz is hiring an Occupational Therapist Assistant (OTA) to provide direct clinical care under an established plan of care. The role involves administering treatments, conducting assessments, and collaborating with an interdisciplinary team in a supportive environment.

Qualified candidates hold an Associate degree in Occupational Therapy, California licensure, and ideally one year of clinical experience, though new graduates are welcomed.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Administers treatment to patients with neuromuscular and musculoskeletal issues.
• Tests and measures muscle strength, coordination, ROM, and respiratory/circulatory efficiency.
• Provides direct clinical treatment per an established plan of care.
• Participates in an interdisciplinary team of clinicians.
• Assists patients with tools and treatments for specific needs.
• Maintains confidentiality of patient records.

Job description

Driftwood Healthcare Center-Santa Cruz 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.