Occupational Therapist Assistant (OTA)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on Bonus Available!

PTO

Referral Bonuses

Job summary

Santa Monica Healthcare Center is seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) to provide clinical treatment under an established care plan. The role supports residents with neuromuscular and musculoskeletal needs and collaborates with an interdisciplinary team in a supportive environment.

Requirements include an Associate degree in Occupational Therapy and current California OTA licensure. New graduates are welcome, with a one-year clinical experience preferred.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Administers treatment to patients with neuromuscular and musculoskeletal problems.
• 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 home assessments with OT/PT as needed to ensure safe discharge.

Skills

Clinical experience

Communication

Education

Associate degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Santa Monica 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!

Benefits

• PTO
• Referral Bonuses

ccupacial 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.

ccupacial 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.