Occupational Therapy Assistant - Hands-On Rehab Support

Mariner Healthcare; Palm Desert (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Mariner Healthcare is seeking an occupational therapy assistant (OTA) to work under the supervision of a licensed occupational therapist to support patient treatment programs in accordance with federal guidelines and state practice acts.

The role includes performing resident screens, assisting with rehabilitative activities, monitoring progress, documenting outcomes, and helping with scheduling and paperwork. Training residents, caregivers and families per the resident care plan is also required.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree from an AOTA accredited program.
• Licensed OTA if required by state law.

Responsibilities

• Conducts resident screens as allowed by state practice act.
• Assists residents with rehabilitative activities and exercises.
• Monitors residents during activities and provides encouragement.
• Records residents' progress for use by the occupational therapist.
• May assist in scheduling appointments, answering calls, restocking supplies, and handling forms.
• Provides training to residents, caregivers and families per care plan.
• Completes required forms and documents per company policy and regulations.

Education

Associates Degree

OTA license

Job description

Mariner Healthcare is seeking an occupational therapy assistant (OTA) to work under the supervision of a licensed occupational therapist to support patient treatment programs in accordance with federal guidelines and state practice acts.

The role includes performing resident screens, assisting with rehabilitative activities, monitoring progress, documenting outcomes, and helping with scheduling and paperwork. Training residents, caregivers and families per the resident care plan is also required.