Occupational Therapy Assistant

Seen Health; Alhambra (CA); On-site; USD 48,216 - 57,859; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401k Plan

CME support

Training on AI tools

Job summary

Seen Health in Los Angeles is hiring an Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) to support seniors in maintaining independence and safety at home and in the community. You will work with licensed OTs and the interdisciplinary team to provide therapeutic interventions and document progress in the EMR.

The role requires a CA COTA license, an OTA degree, and CPR/First Aid certification (or ability to obtain within 60 days). Location is on-site in Los Angeles with care coordination across sites.

Qualifications

• OTA degree from an accredited program.
• Active California COTA license required.
• CPR and First Aid certification or ability to obtain within 60 days.
• Experience with older adults with complex needs.
• Familiarity with EHRs and care coordination tooling.

Responsibilities

• Implement OT treatment plans under supervision of an OT.
• Deliver interventions to improve independence and safety.
• Document progress and communicate with the IDT.
• Assist with functional assessments and care planning.
• Educate participants and caregivers on strategies and equipment.
• Maintain EMR documentation per standards.
• Support care coordination and team meetings.

Skills

Bilingual English Mandarin/Cantonese

Verbal and written communication

Organizational skills

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Associate's in OTA program

CA COTA license (active)

Tools

EHRs

Care management platforms

Slack

Microsoft Teams

Job description

About Seen Health

At Seen Health, we are revolutionizing the way senior care is delivered through the PACE (Programs of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) model. Backed by top VCs, Seen Health is a culturally-focused, technology-enabled healthcare organization that integrates comprehensive medical care and social support with a high-touch, interdisciplinary approach.

Our mission is to empower seniors to age-in-place with dignity and provide their families peace of mind. We are building upon a proven Home and community based services model to create a culturally-competent and scalable PACE program. We are also building a comprehensive operating system focused on data and workflows that span across systems, processes, people, and care contexts. We want to empower our clinicians and staff with tools that deliver relevant data at the time and site of care and enable them to deliver exceptional care to our participants, which improve clinical outcomes, participant & provider satisfaction, and ultimately our strength as an organization.

We are a mission-driven, multidisciplinary team with deep healthcare, technology, and operations expertise, each inspired by our own personal stories of caring for seniors in our lives. Our name, Seen Health, was chosen to reflect our commitment to provide the highest standard of care to underserved older adults while respecting and incorporating their individual beliefs, heritage, and values, so that they can truly be seen.

About The Role

The Occupational Therapy Assistant will work closely with the Occupational Therapists and the interdisciplinary team to help our seniors maintain and improve their independence, safety, and ability to perform daily activities. They will provide therapeutic interventions, monitor and document participant progress, educate participants and caregivers on adaptive strategies and equipment, support care planning, and collaborate across the care.

Responsibilities

• Implement occupational therapy treatment plans under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist.


• Deliver therapeutic interventions that support participants' independence, safety, mobility, cognitive function, and ability to perform activities of daily living (ADLs) and instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs).


• Reinforce therapy recommendations and support participants in developing, maintaining, and restoring functional abilities that promote aging in place and community living.


• Observe participant progress and response to treatment, documenting findings and communicating relevant clinical information to the Occupational Therapist and Interdisciplinary Team (IDT).


• Assist with functional assessments, care planning activities, and identification of participant needs, risks, and opportunities for intervention.


• Educate participants, caregivers, and care team members on therapeutic techniques, adaptive strategies, home safety recommendations, and the appropriate use of adaptive equipment and assistive technology.


• Complete timely and accurate documentation within the electronic medical record (EMR) in accordance with organizational, regulatory, and professional standards.


• Collaborate with the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) to coordinate participant care, contribute to care plan development, and support positive participant outcomes.


• Participate in team meetings, quality improvement initiatives, and other program activities that advance Seen Health's mission and goals.


• Utilize technology and digital tools to support care coordination, documentation, participant outcomes, and operational excellence.


• Assist with ordering, tracking, and maintaining therapy equipment and treatment areas, respond appropriately to participant incidents or emergencies, and perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) program.


• Active, unrestricted Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) license in California.


• CPR and First Aid certification, or ability to obtain within 60 days of hire.


• Experience working with older adults and individuals with complex medical, cognitive, and functional needs.


• Knowledge of occupational therapy interventions, functional assessments, adaptive equipment, assistive technology, and durable medical equipment (DME).


• Proficiency with technology, including electronic health records (EHRs), care management platforms, communication tools (e.g., Slack, Microsoft Teams), and digital documentation systems.


• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively educate participants, caregivers, and interdisciplinary team members.


• Ability to collaborate effectively within an interdisciplinary care team.


• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage competing priorities.


• Bilingual in English and Mandarin or Cantonese.

Preferred Skills

• Experience providing culturally responsive geriatric care.


• Familiarity with AI-powered tools and technology that support clinical workflows, documentation, and operational efficiency.


• Demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, effectively balancing changing participant needs, urgent clinical updates, and cross-functional coordination.


• Adaptable and flexible team player with a willingness to support participant care and center operations as needed.

Location: Los Angeles required. Ability to commute to Alhambra required.

Salary & Benefits

• Hourly Rate: $35-$42/hr


• Equity: included as part of founding team package


• Benefits: Seen Health is proud to offer a robust benefits offering for our employees. In addition to traditional healthcare coverage, we also offer additional benefits to help further your wellness and feeling of being part of the team.




• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits for you and your family


• Life Insurance and Disability Benefits


• Parental and Caregiver Leave


• Lunch, as well as delicious snacks and coffee to keep you energized


• Paid Time Off across holidays, vacation time, personal days, and sick days


• 401k Plan


• Personal and professional development, including CME support and career growth opportunities


• Subscriptions and training on using AI tools including ChatGPT