Occupational Therapy Assistant — Collaborative Rehab Team

Heritage Manor Care; Newport Beach (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Heritage Manor Care in California is seeking a licensed Occupational Therapy Assistant to join our post-acute care team. You will deliver therapy services under supervision, document care, and support the OT Plan of Care to help patients progress toward goals.

The role emphasizes collaboration with OTRs and rehab staff, adherence to state and federal guidelines, and maintaining a safe, well‑equipped treatment environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of Associate of Arts in Occupational Therapy Assistant.
• Licensure as required by State guideline.
• Certification as required by State.
• CPR Certification.

Responsibilities

• Provides therapy services established by the Occupational Therapist (OTR) in the patient Plan of Care.
• Provides therapy services under the supervision of an OTR as determined by the Registered Therapist and in compliance with State and Federal guidelines.
• Consults with OTR regarding changes in treatment or condition in a timely manner.
• Appropriately and effectively completes documentation including daily notes and assisting the OTR to create progress notes, discharge summaries, or monthly reports as needed.
• Submits billing, payroll, and expense documentation in a timely manner.
• Communicates with patients, families, referring physicians and other members of the team.
• Attends continuing education seminars/workshops to keep abreast of new clinical skills, programs or techniques.
• Participates in care planning meetings, rehab meetings and family training in order to communicate patient progress as requested by OTR, Director of Rehab or Rehab Resource Consultant.
• Follows organizational and facility policies and procedures to ensure employee and patient safety.
• Ensures equipment is in good working order prior to providing care to patients. Follows procedures for reporting damaged equipment.
• Maintains a clean environment.
• Attends required meetings, in-services and functions as designated by the Director of Rehab and/or the Rehab Resource Consultant.
• Coordinates treatment goals with other team members.
• Maintains valid licensure, certification or equivalent as requested by appropriate state agency.

Education

Associate of Arts in Occupational Therapy Assistant

Licensure as required by State guideline

Certification as required by State

CPR Certification

Job description

Heritage Manor Care in California is seeking a licensed Occupational Therapy Assistant to join our post-acute care team. You will deliver therapy services under supervision, document care, and support the OT Plan of Care to help patients progress toward goals.

The role emphasizes collaboration with OTRs and rehab staff, adherence to state and federal guidelines, and maintaining a safe, well‑equipped treatment environment.