Occupational Therapy Assistant — Hands-on Rehab & Mobility

Sweetwater Care; Glenhaven (CA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Sweetwater Care is seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant to perform treatments, develop personalized plans, and educate patients on exercises to improve mobility. The role involves collaborating with the occupational therapist, documenting progress, and communicating with patients, families, and health teams.

The position requires active state licensure and adherence to regulatory and clinical guidelines, with involvement in trainings and supervision of aides where applicable.

Qualifications

• Active State Licensure required.

Responsibilities

• Consult with patients to learn about their physical condition and symptoms.
• Diagnose movement dysfunction by listening to patients and observing them as they move.
• Develop individualized treatment plan.
• Coach patient and teach therapeutic massage to ease pain and promote healing.
• Maintain patient records and track goals.
• Utilize standardized assessments and evidence-based practice to support clinical interventions.
• Assess progress and adjust treatments in the clinical record.
• Evaluate treatment outcomes and modify services accordingly.
• Provide consultation and counselling to patients and families.
• Communicate with supervisor and health team members about progress and plans.
• Provide comprehensive discharge summaries per regulatory requirements.
• Document all information in electronic records and record treatment minutes.

Education

Active State Licensure

Job description

Sweetwater Care is seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant to perform treatments, develop personalized plans, and educate patients on exercises to improve mobility. The role involves collaborating with the occupational therapist, documenting progress, and communicating with patients, families, and health teams.

The position requires active state licensure and adherence to regulatory and clinical guidelines, with involvement in trainings and supervision of aides where applicable.