Occupational Therapy Assistant

MedQuest Health Services, Inc.; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Great Work Environment

Career Advancement Opportunities

W2 Employee

Job summary

MedQuest Health Services, Inc. in Torrance, CA seeks an experienced Occupational Therapy Assistant to join our team and work closely with Occupational Therapists to provide therapy and support for patients.

You will follow plans of care, assist with adaptive devices, and maintain therapy spaces and equipment. The ideal candidate has strong time management, excellent customer service, and knowledge of occupational therapy guidelines and recommendations.

Qualifications

• Current state license as an Occupational Therapy Assistant is required.
• Experience in an occupational therapy setting is preferred.
• Strong customer service skills and a positive attitude are essential.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities are important.
• Strong time management skills and the ability to work in a high-stress environment.

Responsibilities

• Read, understand, and follow plans of care for patients under your supervision.
• Assist patients with adaptive equipment, modified exercises, and activities of daily living.
• Support Occupational Therapists with exercises, communication, and care coordination as needed.
• Assemble, clean, and maintain therapy equipment and materials daily.
• Attend care plan meetings, provide input, and review patient care plans.
• Maintain accurate documentation of patient progress and changes.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Time management

Customer service

Job description

Benefits/Perks

• Competitive Compensation
• Great Work Environment
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• W2 Employee

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Occupational Therapy Assistant to join our team! As an Occupational Therapy Assistant, you will be working closely with Occupational Therapists to provide therapy and support for our patients. You will be following plans of care previously laid out, assisting your patients with using adaptive devices, and maintaining all therapy spaces and equipment. The ideal candidate has strong time management skills, excellent customer service skills, and knowledge of occupational therapy guidelines and recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Read, understand, and follow all plans of care and therapy laid out for patients under your care
• Assist patients with using adaptive equipment, modified exercises, and learning basic life skills
• Assist Occupational Therapists with exercises, communication, and care coordination as needed
• Assemble, clean, and maintain equipment and materials used on a daily basis
• Attend care plans for patients, provide input, and go over patient care plans
• Maintain accurate documentation of patient progress and changes

Qualifications

• Current state licensing for occupational therapy assistance required
• Previous experience working in an occupational therapy setting desired
• Strong customer service skills and a positive attitude
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Strong time management skills

The ability to make decisions in a high-stress environment