Occupational Therapy Assistant - Geriatric Rehab & Team Care

Rockport Healthcare Services; Tulare (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Rockport Healthcare Services in Tulare, California seeks an Occupational Therapy Assistant to provide direct patient care under supervision of an OTR. The role emphasizes geriatric rehabilitation, documentation, and collaboration with an interdisciplinary team to support quality outcomes.

You will contribute to care planning, instruct families, and help schedule services while maintaining compliant records and safety standards in a patient-centered environment.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an AOTA approved Occupational Therapist Assistant program.
• Associate Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited OTA program.
• Experience in geriatric rehabilitation preferred.
• Experience in adult neurological, cardiac, and general rehabilitation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides patient care under the direction of a registered occupational therapist.
• Completes documentation according to established procedures.
• Instructs patients’ families or nursing staff in follow-through programs.
• Communicates with supervisor and health team members regarding patient progress.
• Participates in interdisciplinary team conferences and patient care planning.
• Maintains documentation and participates in scheduling and administrative support.
• Demonstrates safe working practices and patient safety.

Skills

Knowledge of Occupational Therapy

Medical terminology

Interacting with diverse patients

Clear communication

Education

Associate Degree in Occupational Therapy

AOTA-approved OTA program graduate

Job description

Rockport Healthcare Services in Tulare, California seeks an Occupational Therapy Assistant to provide direct patient care under supervision of an OTR. The role emphasizes geriatric rehabilitation, documentation, and collaboration with an interdisciplinary team to support quality outcomes.

You will contribute to care planning, instruct families, and help schedule services while maintaining compliant records and safety standards in a patient-centered environment.