Occupational Therapist Assistant — Rehab Support & Care

Fremont Healthcare Center; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Fremont Healthcare Center in Fremont, CA is seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) to support treatment plans under the supervision of a licensed occupational therapist, following federal and state guidelines.

Duties include resident screens, assisting with rehabilitative activities, monitoring progress, documenting outcomes, scheduling support, and providing training to residents, families, and caregivers as part of the care plan.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree from an AOTA accredited program.
• Licensed OTA if required by state law.

Responsibilities

• Conducts resident screens (without interpretation) as allowed by state practice act.
• Helps residents with rehabilitative activities and exercises outlined in a treatment plan developed in collaboration with an occupational therapist.
• Monitors residents' activities to ensure correct performance and provide encouragement.
• Records residents' progress for use by the occupational therapist.
• May assist in scheduling appointments, answering the telephone, restocking or ordering supplies, and filing insurance forms or other paperwork.
• Provides training to residents, caregivers and families according to the resident's care plan.
• Completes required forms and documents in accordance with company policy and state and/or federal regulations.

Education

Associates Degree from a AOTA accredited program

Licensed OTA if required by state law

Job description

Fremont Healthcare Center in Fremont, CA is seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) to support treatment plans under the supervision of a licensed occupational therapist, following federal and state guidelines.

Duties include resident screens, assisting with rehabilitative activities, monitoring progress, documenting outcomes, scheduling support, and providing training to residents, families, and caregivers as part of the care plan.