Occupational Therapy Assistant, Acute, Full Time, Days

PIH Health; Whittier (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

PIH Health Whittier Hospital is seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant I to provide direct patient care under the supervision of a licensed occupational therapist following physician referrals. This role supports therapy across age ranges, with emphasis on safe body mechanics and patient comfort.

You will participate in splinting as needed, maintain basic computer skills, and work in a team that values diverse patients and high-quality care.

Qualifications

• OTA program graduate from a accredited program.
• NBCOT certification eligibility within the process.
• CA OTA license or eligible to obtain within 90 days of hire.
• Current CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under the supervision of an occupational therapist following physician referrals.

Skills

Patient care

Age variety

Splinting basics

Basic computer skills

Education

OTA program graduate

NBCOT eligibility

California OTA license or eligible within 90 days

CPR certification

Job description

PIH Health is a nonprofit, regional healthcare network that serves approximately 3 million residents in the Los Angeles County, Orange County and San Gabriel Valley region. The fully integrated network is comprised of PIH Health Downey Hospital, PIH Health Good Samaritan Hospital, PIH Health Whittier Hospital, 37 outpatient medical office buildings, a multispecialty medical (physician) group, home healthcare services and hospice care, as well as heart, cancer, digestive health, orthopedics, women’s health, urgent care and emergency services. The organization is nationally recognized for excellence in patient care and patient experience, and the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) has identified PIH Health as one of the nation’s top hospital systems for best practices, cutting-edge advancements, quality of care and healthcare technology. For more information, visit PIHHealth.org or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram.

The primary responsibility of the Occupational Therapy Assistant I is to provide direct patient care under the direction of a qualified occupational therapist upon physician referral.

Required Skills

• Ability to perform patient care, utilizing correct body mechanics.
• Competent to treat a variety of diagnoses who may be infants, children, adults or older adults.
• Basic splinting skills.
• Basic Windows and mouse skills preferred.

Required Experience

• Graduate of an occupational therapy assistant program accredited jointly by the Council on Medical Education of the American Medical Association and the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA).
• Registered or eligible for registration as an occupational therapy assistant by the National Board for Certification of Occupational Therapists (NBCOT) and the California Board of Occupational Therapy.
• Current California occupational therapy assistant license, or be a license applicant and must receive license within 90 days.
• CPR certification
• No experience required.

Beyond the benefits that come with working for the area's leading community healthcare provider – one that also recognizes the need to ensure patient safety and comfort – you'll enjoy an extremely competitive compensation and benefits package. We are an equal opportunity employer and seek diversity in our workforce. EOE M/F/D/V

Address

12401 Washington Blvd.

Salary

30.25-49.94

Shift

Days

Zip Code

90602