Occupational Therapist Assistant (OTA)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on Bonus Available

PTO

Referral Bonuses

Job summary

Monterey Palms Healthcare Center in California is hiring an Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) to provide skilled therapy under an established plan of care. You will administer treatment, assess muscle strength and range of motion, and work with an interdisciplinary team to support residents' discharge planning.

Requirements include an associate degree in occupational therapy and CA OTA license; one year of clinical experience preferred, new graduates welcome.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Occupational Therapy (must be official).
• California OTA license required.
• One year clinical experience preferred; new graduates welcome.

Responsibilities

• Administers treatment to patients within plan of care.
• Measures muscle strength, ROM, and respiratory/circulatory efficiency.
• Works with interdisciplinary team to support discharge planning.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Confidentiality

Education

Associate degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Monterey Palms 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.