Occupational Therapist Assistant (OTA PRN)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

PTO

Referral bonuses

Job summary

Mariner Healthcare’s Monterey Palms Healthcare Center is hiring an Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA). The position offers a sign-on bonus and benefits including PTO and referral bonuses.

Salary range is $85,280 - $104,000 per year, with PRN/on-call duties. The OTA administers treatments for neuromuscular and musculoskeletal issues, conducts tests for strength and motion, and works within an established care plan as part of an interdisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• One year of clinical experience preferred.
• Current license to practice as an Occupational Therapy Assistant issued by California.

Responsibilities

• Administers treatment to patients with neuromuscular and musculoskeletal problems.
• Performs tests and measurements for muscle strength, range of motion, and respiratory/circulatory efficiency.
• Provides direct clinical treatment per established care plans and participates in an interdisciplinary team.
• Maintains confidentiality of patient records and conducts home assessments when appropriate.

Skills

Clinical experience

Team collaboration

Patient care

Education

Associate degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Monterey Palms 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.