Occupational Therapist Assistant (OTA)

Santa Monica Healthcare Center; 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 in California is seeking an Occupational Therapist Assistant (OTA). You will administer treatments, perform assessments, and work within an interdisciplinary team to support residents’ recovery and safety.

Qualified candidates will hold an Associate degree in Occupational Therapy, CA OT Assistant license, and have 1 year of clinical experience (new graduates welcome). We offer a sign-on bonus, PTO, and referral bonuses to eligible staff.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Occupational Therapy.
• One year of clinical experience preferred.
• Current California OTA license.

Responsibilities

• Administers treatment to patients within scope of practice.
• Conducts tests for muscle strength, ROM, and coordination.
• Provides direct clinical treatment per care plan.
• Participates in an interdisciplinary team of clinicians.
• Assists patients with tools and treatments for specific needs.
• Maintains confidentiality of patient records.
• Performs home assessments with OT/PT as needed for safe discharge.

Skills

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Licensed OTA in CA

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!

• 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.