Occupational Therapy Assistant – Acute Care ($5k Bonus)

Loma Linda University Health; California (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Recruitment incentive bonus

Job summary

The Occupational Therapy Assistant at Loma Linda University Health provides services planned and supervised by an Occupational Therapist, aiding patients toward maximal participation in recovery after disease, injury, or surgery. Care is delivered per department policies with attention to resource use and interprofessional collaboration.

Requires ACOTE-accredited OTA education, passing the national exam, and California OT Board licensure with BLS; one year of acute care or rehab experience is

Qualifications

• ACOTE-accredited OTA program completion.
• National OT Exam passed.
• Fluent in written and verbal English.
• Minimum one year of acute care or rehab experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients under supervision of an Occupational Therapist to promote recovery and participation.
• Follows department policies and procedures and documents care accurately.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families and the care team.

Skills

Communication skills

Empathy and patient care

Team collaboration

Clinical assessment

Education

Associate's Degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant

Tools

Windows OS

Job description

The Occupational Therapy Assistant at Loma Linda University Health provides services planned and supervised by an Occupational Therapist, aiding patients toward maximal participation in recovery after disease, injury, or surgery. Care is delivered per department policies with attention to resource use and interprofessional collaboration.

Requires ACOTE-accredited OTA education, passing the national exam, and California OT Board licensure with BLS; one year of acute care or rehab experience is