Occupational Therapy Assistant — Impactful Rehab Support

Mariner Healthcare; Verdugo City (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Mariner Healthcare in Verdugo City, CA is seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) to support a licensed occupational therapist in implementing patient treatment plans under federal and state guidelines.

This role involves conducting screens, assisting residents with therapeutic activities, tracking progress, coordinating scheduling and paperwork, and training residents and families as part of the care plan.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Conducts resident screens (without interpretation) as allowed by state practice act.
• Helps residents with rehabilitative activities and exercises outlined in a treatment plan developed in collaboration with an occupational therapist.
• Monitors an individual's activities to make sure they are performed correctly and to provide encouragement.
• Records resident's progress for use by the occupational therapist.
• May assist in scheduling appointments, answering the telephone, restocking or ordering depleted supplies, and filling out insurance forms or other paperwork.
• Provides training to residents, caregivers and families according to the resident's care plan.
• Completes required forms and documents in accordance with company policy and state and/or federal regulations.

Education

Associates Degree from an AOTA accredited program

Licensed OTA (if required by state law)

Job description

Mariner Healthcare in Verdugo City, CA is seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) to support a licensed occupational therapist in implementing patient treatment plans under federal and state guidelines.

This role involves conducting screens, assisting residents with therapeutic activities, tracking progress, coordinating scheduling and paperwork, and training residents and families as part of the care plan.