Occupational Therapist Assistant (OTA)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on Bonus

PTO

Referral Bonuses

Job summary

Vale Healthcare Center is hiring an Occupational Therapist Assistant (OTA) to provide clinical treatment within the plan of care and to participate in an interdisciplinary team. The role emphasizes handling neuromuscular and musculoskeletal conditions, conducting assessments, and ensuring patient safety at discharge.

Sign-on bonus available, with benefits including PTO and referral bonuses. CA-licensed OTAs with an Associate degree are encouraged to apply; new graduates 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.
• Administers tests and measurements for muscle strength, coordination, ROM, 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 ensure safe discharge with OT/PT as needed.

Skills

Clinical experience

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education

Associate degree in Occupational Therapy

California OT license

Job description

Vale 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 any time.