Occupational Therapy Assistant: Geriatric Rehab Champion

Rockport Healthcare Services; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Rockport Healthcare Services is hiring for multiple shifts in Oakland, CA. The role provides direct patient care under an OT supervisor, with a focus on geriatric rehabilitation and collaborative care within the therapy team.

You will document per regulatory requirements, support scheduling and billing tasks, and contribute to ongoing professional development. Emphasis on safety, accuracy, and clear communication with patients, families, and staff.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Occupational Therapy treatment techniques.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Ability to work with all types and levels of patients.
• Must have good written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provides patient care under the direction of a registered occupational therapist.
• Completes documentation according to established procedures.
• Involved in support duties as assigned.
• Contributes to professional development of self and others.
• Enhances interdisciplinary team through professional skills and knowledge.
• Demonstrates safe working practices.
• Provides patient treatment in accordance with the plan of care as stipulated by supervising OTR.
• Instructs patients and families clearly.
• Communicates with supervisor and other health team members regarding progress.

Skills

OT techniques

Medical terminology

Patient communication

Team collaboration

Education

OTA program graduate

Associate OT degree

Job description

Rockport Healthcare Services is hiring for multiple shifts in Oakland, CA. The role provides direct patient care under an OT supervisor, with a focus on geriatric rehabilitation and collaborative care within the therapy team.

You will document per regulatory requirements, support scheduling and billing tasks, and contribute to ongoing professional development. Emphasis on safety, accuracy, and clear communication with patients, families, and staff.