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 seeking an Occupational Therapist Assistant (OTA) to join a compassionate team dedicated to resident well-being. The OTA administers treatments, conducts assessments, and collaborates with an interdisciplinary staff to implement care plans.

Eligible candidates will hold an Associate degree in Occupational Therapy and California certification; new graduates welcome. A sign-on bonus is offered along with PTO and referral bonuses.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Occupational Therapy.
• California license to practice as an Occupational Therapy Assistant is required.
• One year of clinical experience preferred; new graduates welcome.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Clinical experience

Education

Associate degree in Occupational Therapy

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.