Occupational Therapy Assistant

Parentis Health; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 58,000; Part time

Job summary

Paycom - ATS is seeking a compassionate Occupational Therapy Assistant to provide skilled rehabilitation under the supervision of a licensed OT. This role supports patients in improving safety, independence, daily function, and quality of life across home, outpatient, assisted living, independent living, board and care, and other community-based settings.

You’ll deliver OTA interventions, help patients build ADLs/IADLs, educate on home programs and fall prevention, and communicate progress to

Qualifications

• Graduate of an ACOTE-accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program or equivalent recognized program.
• Current, unrestricted California Occupational Therapy Assistant license.
• Current CPR/BLS certification.
• One year of clinical experience preferred; home health, outpatient, geriatric, community-based, or rehabilitation experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Deliver occupational therapy interventions according to the established care plan and within OTA scope of practice.
• Help patients build skills in ADLs, IADLs, mobility, cognition, safety awareness, and functional independence.
• Educate patients and caregivers on home programs, adaptive techniques, fall prevention, energy conservation, and safe use of equipment.
• Communicate patient progress, changes in condition, care barriers, and safety concerns to the supervising Occupational Therapist and care team.
• Complete accurate, timely documentation in compliance with organizational, payer, privacy, and regulatory requirements.

Skills

ADLs & IADLs

Mobility

Cognition

Safety awareness

Functional independence

Patient education

Communication

Education

ACOTE-accredited OTA program

CA OTA license

CPR/BLS certification

Job description

# Occupational Therapy AssistantSan Diego County - CA## OverviewSalary Range$39.00 - $42.00 HourlyPosition TypePart TimeEducation LevelNot SpecifiedCategoryHuman Resources## Description**Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA)**We are seeking a compassionate and motivated Occupational Therapy Assistant to provide skilled rehabilitation services under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist. This role supports patients in improving safety, independence, daily function, and quality of life across home, outpatient, assisted living, independent living, board and care, and other community-based settings.What You’ll Do* Deliver occupational therapy interventions according to the established care plan and within OTA scope of practice.* Help patients build skills in ADLs, IADLs, mobility, cognition, safety awareness, and functional independence.* Educate patients and caregivers on home programs, adaptive techniques, fall prevention, energy conservation, and safe use of equipment.* Communicate patient progress, changes in condition, care barriers, and safety concerns to the supervising Occupational Therapist and care team.* Complete accurate, timely documentation in compliance with organizational, payer, privacy, and regulatory requirements.## Qualifications**What We’re Looking For*** Graduate of an ACOTE-accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program or equivalent recognized program.* Current, unrestricted California Occupational Therapy Assistant license.* Current CPR/BLS certification.* One year of clinical experience preferred; home health, outpatient, geriatric, community-based, or rehabilitation experience a plus.* Ability to travel throughout the assigned service area and meet the physical demands of patient care, with or without reasonable accommodation.