Occupational Therapy Assistant

Eisenhower Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 43,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Eisenhower Medical Center is seeking an occupational therapist to support the Inpatient Rehab department. The OT will plan and deliver prescribed treatments, select modalities, and document progress to aid patient recovery across pediatric to geriatric populations.

The role requires a California OT license, BLS, and an associate or higher OT degree. Strong communication, time management, and teamwork are essential for success in this full-time hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Requires Associate’s degree or higher in Occupational Therapy (OT).
• Licensed by OT Board of the State of California; BLS required.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapy treatment based on age-specific, cultural, and rehabilitative needs.
• Document patient care thoroughly and legibly.
• Maintain equipment, supplies, and treatment areas.
• Coordinate with other departments to maximize patient outcomes.
• Mentor student interns as assigned.
• Support patient flow and scheduling within department standards.

Skills

Communication

Time management

OT skills

Documentation

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

OT degree (Assoc or higher)

Job description

Job Details

Default Work Shift: Day (United States of America) Hours: 40 Salary range: $30.59 - $46.48 Schedule: Full Time Shift Hours: 10 Hour employee Department: Inpatient Rehab

Job Objective

Functions under the direction of an occupational therapist in planning and carrying out prescribed occupational therapy treatment to facilitate the rehabilitation of mentally or physically handicapped patients. Implements treatment plans and selects modalities to meet specific established goals. Conducts or assists with patient activities and maintains appropriate records. Assists in the evaluation of patient progress and discharge planning.

Education

Required: Associate’s degree or higher level degree in Occupational Therapy (OT)

Licensure/Certification

Required: Licensed by OT Board of the State of California; American Heart Association BLS

Experience

Preferred: Occupational Therapist Assistant (OTA) or healthcare experience

Reports To

Manager-Physical Therapy or Manager-Occupation Therapy

Supervises

N/A

Ages of Patients

Pediatric, Adolescent, Adult, Geriatric

Blood Borne Pathogens

Moderate Potential

Skills, Knowledge, Abilities

Ability to communicate with patients, healthcare professionals, and staff to ensure clear and accurate exchange of information, Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time efficiently to meet deadlines, Basic Occupational Therapy Skills, Knowledge, skills, and ability to administer all department modalities, programs, and protocols appropriate to the age of the patients served, Written and verbal communication skills

Essential Responsibilities

• Demonstrates compliance with Code of Conduct and compliance policies, and takes action to resolve compliance questions or concerns and report suspected violations.
• Provides effective therapy treatment based on age specific, cultural, and rehabilitative needs and in compliance of hospital licensing and accreditation standards and in compliance with the Occupational Therapy Act.
• Provides thorough, timely, legible, and consistent patient care documentation.
• Individual productivity meets department standards.
• Provides effective education and mentoring for student interns as assigned.
• Utilizes all resources to assist with patient flow as applicable (prints forms, schedules patients, etc.).
• Participates in special department programs.
• Facilitates interdisciplinary communication and coordination to maximize patient outcomes.
• Communicates positively, appropriately, and in a timely fashion to all communications including patients, co-workers, supervisors, other departments, physicians, etc.
• Maintains equipment supplies and treatment areas.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Welcome to Eisenhower Health Careers! Eisenhower has been a leader in health care for the Coachella Valley since we opened our medical center in 1971. Since then, we’ve been growing steadily, adding services, capabilities and facilities to anticipate and meet the needs of our expanding area. Today, the Eisenhower name extends far beyond the state-of-the-art care we deliver at the hospital.