Occupational Therapist Assistant (OTA PRN)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

PTO

Referral bonuses

Job summary

Santa Monica Healthcare Center is seeking an Occupational Therapist Assistant (OTA) in Santa Monica, CA. The role includes administering treatments for neuromuscular and musculoskeletal issues, performing tests for strength and ROM, and collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to support patient discharge to a safe home environment.

Prospects include a competitive salary range of $85,280–$104,000 with a sign-on bonus available, plus PTO and referral bonuses. California licensure is required.

Qualifications

• One year of clinical experience preferred; new graduates welcome.
• Current license to practice as an Occupational Therapy Assistant in California.

Responsibilities

• Administers treatment to patients with neuromuscular and musculoskeletal problems.
• Measures muscle strength, coordination, 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.
• Makes sure patient records remain confidential.
• Conducts home assessments to support safe discharge with OT/PT guidance.

Skills

Clinical experience

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.