Occupational Therapy Assistant: Empower Independence & Recovery

Dignity Health; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 59,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Dignity Health - Methodist Hospital in Sacramento, California is seeking an Occupational Therapist Assistant to help patients regain daily living skills and achieve independence through focused rehabilitation.

You will implement treatment programs, guide patients through exercises, document progress, educate families, and collaborate with the supervising therapist to reach therapy goals, using strong observation and compassionate communication.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an approved Occupational Therapy Assistant program.
• Eligibility for NBCOT certification.
• California License or eligibility to practice Occupational Therapy.
• Basic Life Support - CPR through American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Implements effective treatment plans and monitors progress toward goals.
• Educates patients and families using diverse teaching methods.
• Documents treatments, responses, and plan modifications clearly and timely.
• Communicates with the healthcare team and supervising therapist about progress and discharge planning.
• Manages time to meet department productivity standards.

Skills

CPR (BLS) certified

Team collaboration

Education

OTA program completed

California license eligibility

NBCOT certification eligibility

Job description

Dignity Health - Methodist Hospital in Sacramento, California is seeking an Occupational Therapist Assistant to help patients regain daily living skills and achieve independence through focused rehabilitation.

You will implement treatment programs, guide patients through exercises, document progress, educate families, and collaborate with the supervising therapist to reach therapy goals, using strong observation and compassionate communication.