Occupational Therapy Assistant, OTA, Pediatrics

Hirebridge; Folsom, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefit package

Job summary

Burger Rehabilitation SystemsInc. is hiring an Occupational Therapy Assistant to join a pediatric clinic. The role involves delivering OT services under supervision, coordinating with the lead OT, and contributing to treatment planning in a supportive, family-friendly team.

This is a full-time position with a comprehensive benefits package in California. You will work Monday–Friday, with opportunities to contribute to patient education and community outreach, while maintaining documentation and

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program.
• Associate's degree or equivalent required.
• Must hold California OTA license.
• CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver occupational therapy treatment under the direction of an OT.
• Maintain contact with the patient’s primary OT at least every two weeks.
• Assist OT in developing and implementing treatment plans.
• Document and maintain service-related records as directed by supervising OT.
• Supervise aides and volunteers and ensure compliance with standards.
• May perform discharge summaries and input on re-evals as directed by OT.

Skills

CPR certification

Team collaboration

Clinical documentation

Education

Associate's degree in OTA

Job description

Are you looking for an opportunity to grow in a fast-paced family business that will reward your contributions?

This is an amazing opportunity to work as an Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) in a Pediatric Clinic with experienced and professional clinicians

We maintain a strong team and collaborative effort for our patients' success!

This is a full-time position, Monday - Friday, 9:00 - 5:00, offered with a full benefit package!

The position is available immediately!

Burger Rehabilitation SystemsInc. has offered clinical excellence and client services since 1978! Burger provides Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapy services to Acute and Skilled Nursing Hospitals, Home Health Agencies, Senior Residential Communities, Schools and Employer-owned and operated Occupational Health Clinics. We proudly acknowledge we are in business to provide rehabilitation expertise and valued service in the lives of our families, patients and community at large!

Selected “Best in Business” by the Sacramento Business Journal, Burger’s commitments is:

“To make a POSITIVE difference in the lives of our patients, their families, our staff and the

community at large!"

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Other duties may be assigned.

1. Delivery of occupational therapy treatment under the direction of an OT.
2. Will have contact with the patient’s primary OT no less than once every two weeks.
3. Respond to requests for service by relaying information and referral to an OT.
4. Determine patient needs for services in collaboration with an OT.
5. Assist OT in developing treatment plans and techniques to implement plans.
6. Implement and modify treatment plans under OT supervision.
7. Monitor patient’s response to treatment.
8. Recommend to supervisor the termination of service.
9. Document and maintain service-related records, as directed by supervising OT.
10. Assist in the development of treatment protocols.
11. Identify own continuing education needs.
12. Provide in-service education and community education within the scope of knowledge base.
13. Supervise aides and volunteers.
14. Comply with established agency and service standards.
15. Does not complete Eval/Re-Eval but may have input on re-evals.
16. May do weekly progress notes but OT is responsible for monitoring content.
17. May complete discharge summary; however, OT must countersign. Telephone orders to physician are responsibility of OT.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

Graduate of an accredited school for Occupational Therapy Assistants, associate's degree (or other 2-year degree), ability to obtain California Occupational Therapy Assistant license.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

Must have California O.T.A. license. Those staff who must drive on the job must hold a current California driver’s license and appropriate auto collision insurance.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Must be CPR certified