Occupational Therapist Assistant (OTA)

Skyline Healthcare Center-San Jose; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus available

PTO

Referral bonuses

Job summary

Skyline Healthcare Center-San Jose is hiring 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. The OTA administers treatments for neuromuscular and musculoskeletal conditions, conducts tests for strength and range of motion, and collaborates with an interdisciplinary team to discharge residents safely.

Qualifications

• California state license required; OTA credentials must be active.
• Associate degree in Occupational Therapy is required. One year of clinical experience is preferred; new graduates welcomed.

Responsibilities

• Administers treatment to patients with neuromuscular and musculoskeletal issues.
• Tests and measures muscle strength, range of motion, and respiratory/circulatory efficiency.
• Provides direct clinical treatment per 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.
• Conducts home assessments to support safe discharge with OT/PT as needed.

Skills

California OTA license

Education

Associate degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Skyline Healthcare Center-San Jose 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.