Occupational Therapist Assistant (OTA)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Paid time off

Referral bonuses

Job summary

Palm Springs Healthcare Center is seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant to join our caring team in Palm Springs, CA. The OTA will provide authorized treatments per established care plans, participate in interdisciplinary rounds, and support patient progress toward discharge in collaboration with OT/PT.

We offer a sign-on bonus, PTO, and referral bonuses. New graduates are welcome, and a California license is required to practice as an OTA.

Qualifications

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

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

Palm Springs 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.