Occupational Therapy Assistant, Home Health, Part Time

Adventist Health; California; On-site; USD 41,000 - 57,000; Part time

Job summary

Adventist Health is seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant to provide prescribed occupational therapy treatments under supervision in home health and hospice settings. Responsibilities include patient mobility assistance, environmental assessments, and rehab care plan support.

The role requires completion of a high school education or GED, with preferred associate degree in OT or related experience and 1–2 years of rehab experience.

Qualifications

• High School Education/GED or equivalent required.
• Associate's/Technical Degree in occupational therapy or equivalent combination of education/related experience preferred.
• Two years' rehabilitative services experience or equivalent education preferred.
• One year's occupational therapy experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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 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.

Education

High School Education/GED or equivalent

Associate's/Technical Degree in occupational therapy or equivalent combination of education/related experience

Two years' rehabilitative services experience or equivalent education

One year's occupational therapy experience

Job description

Job Description

Our home health and hospice agencies are located throughout California, Hawaii, Oregon and Washington. They serve the entire community and offer personalized in-home care, and many have been recipients of Home Care Elite awards.

So whether you're looking for the buzz of a large city, the tranquility of nearby mountain bike trails or something in between, we encourage you to explore our organization.

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. Participates in home environmental assessments, assisting with rehab care plan development. 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: Preferred
• Two years' rehabilitative services experience or equivalent education: Preferred
• One year's occupational therapy experience: Preferred

Licenses/Certifications

• Occupational Therapy Assistant licensure in all applicable states of practice: Required
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required
• Valid Driver's License (DL) and must be at least 21 years of age or older: 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.

JOB INFO

Job Identification : L49097-2

Job Category : Assistant

Posting Date : 2026-02-28T00:49:07+00:00

Job Shift : Day Shift

Locations :

Lower Lake, CA, United States

Assignment Category : Part-time regular

Pay Range : The estimated base pay for this position is $30.01 to $41.16. 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 : Home Health - Occupational Therapy (AHHC - AHCL)

Shift Length : 8 Hours