Occupational Therapy Assistant (Full-time regular, Day Shift)

Adventist Health; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Adventist Health Bakersfield seeks an Occupational Therapy Assistant to provide prescribed occupational therapy treatments under the supervision of licensed therapists. The role covers geriatric, orthopedic, neurologic, pediatric and neonatal rehab, including splint follow-ups and other medical conditions.

You will work under minimal supervision and may mentor staff on technical skills, while helping to maintain schedules and ensure patient safety during therapy sessions.

Qualifications

• High School Education or GED is required.
• Associate/Technical degree in OT or equivalent required.
• Two years of rehabilitative services experience or equivalent education preferred.
• Two years of occupational therapy experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Implements treatment plans and selects modalities to meet goals.
• Transports and assists patients safely in wheelchairs, beds and stretchers.
• Assists with inpatient and outpatient schedules as needed.
• Maintains equipment and supplies, and keeps the environment clean.

Education

High School Education/GED or equivalent

Associate’s/Technical Degree in occupational therapy

Job description

Job Description

Central to all that California has to offer, Adventist Health Bakersfield has been providing an extraordinary team of world-class physicians, top-notch medical technology, caring professionals and award-winning quality since 1910. We are comprised of a 254-bed acute care hospital and 20 primary and specialty care medical offices. As one of America's fastest growing cities, Bakersfield offers affordable housing on the West Coast, beautiful weather, high-quality education and it is just a few hours away from Yosemite and Sequoia National Parks, the Central California Coast and Southern California's great sports, theaters, concerts and amusement parks.

Central to all that California has to offer, Adventist Health Bakersfield has been providing an extraordinary team of world-class physicians, top-notch medical technology, caring professionals and award-winning quality since 1910. We are comprised of a 254-bed acute care hospital and 20 primary and specialty care medical offices. As one of America's fastest growing cities, Bakersfield offers affordable housing on the West Coast, beautiful weather, high-quality education and it is just a few hours away from Yosemite and Sequoia National Parks, the Central California Coast and Southern California's great sports, theaters, concerts and amusement parks.

Job Summary

Provides prescribed occupational therapy treatments under the supervision of licensed occupational therapists, including geriatric, orthopedic, neurologic, pediatric and neonatal rehabilitation as well as splint follow-ups and other medical conditions. Works under minimal supervision and may mentor and train staff on technical skills.

Job Requirements

Education and Work Experience:

• High School Education/GED or equivalent: Required
• Associate’s/Technical Degree in occupational therapy or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Required
• Two years' rehabilitive services experience or equivalent education: Preferred
• Two years' occupational therapy experience: Preferred

Licenses/Certifications

• Occupational Therapy Assistant: Required
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required

Facility Specific License/Certifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required

Essential Functions

• Implements treatment plans and selects modalities to meet established goals.
• Transports, transfers, and assists patients in and out of wheelchairs, beds, tilt tables and stretchers while ensuring safety and minimizing undue patient discomfort. Assists patients with dressing and toileting needs.
• Assists with inpatient and outpatient schedules, as needed.
• Arranges patient schedules for scheduled visit arrivals and reports any delays.
• Assists in the maintenance, care and cleaning of equipment and supplies.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Organizational Requirements

Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.

Adventist Health participates in E-Verify. Visit https://adventisthealth.org/careers/everify/ for more information about E-Verify. By choosing to apply, you acknowledge that you have accessed and read the E-Verify Participation and Right to Work notices and understand the contents therein.

About Us

Adventist Health is a faith-based, nonprofit, integrated health system serving more than 100 communities on the West Coast and Hawaii with over 440 sites of care, including 27 acute care facilities. Founded on Adventist heritage and values, Adventist Health provides care in hospitals, clinics, home care, and hospice agencies in both rural and urban communities. Our compassionate and talented team of more than 38,000 includes employees, physicians, Medical Staff, and volunteers driven in pursuit of one mission: living God's love by inspiring health, wholeness and hope.

JOB INFO

Job Identification : 73700

Job Category : Therapist

Posting Date : 2026-10-09T15:17:47+0:00

Job Shift : Day Shift

Locations :

Bakersfield, CA, United States

Assignment Category : Full-time regular

Pay Range : The estimated base pay for this position is $33.78 to $46.33. Additional individual compensation may be available for this role through differentials, extra shift incentives, bonuses, etc. Base pay is only a portion of the total rewards package, and a comprehensive benefits program is available for qualifying positions. Please contact our Talent Acquisition team for more information.

Hiring Department : Occupational Therapy

Shift Length : 8 Hours