Occupational Therapy Assistant — Rehab & Mobility

Sweetwater Care; Yuba City (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Sweetwater Care is seeking an Occupational Therapist Assistant to collaborate with the OT team in providing patient-centered rehabilitation services in California. The role includes implementing treatment plans, teaching exercises, and documenting progress in patient records.

Qualifications include Active State Licensure and the ability to supervise rehabilitation aides and students. The position emphasizes adherence to policies and participation in trainings and team meetings.

Qualifications

• Active State Licensure
• Ability to supervise rehabilitation aides and students

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 patients' pain and provide stimulation to promote healing.
• Maintain patient records by keeping track of goals.
• Utilize standardized assessments and evidence-based practice to support clinical interventions.
• Assess patient's progress and adjust treatments accordingly in the clinical record.
• Evaluate treatment outcomes and modify services based on patient evaluation and referrals.
• Provide consultation and counseling to patients and families and other service providers.
• Communicate with supervisor and health team about progress, barriers and plans.
• Provide discharge summaries per regulatory requirements.
• Document all regulatory and clinically required information in the electronic system and maintain patient records.
• Participate in trainings, in-services and conferences.
• Able to supervise rehabilitation aides and/or students.
• Adhere to company policies and code of conduct.

Job description

Sweetwater Care is seeking an Occupational Therapist Assistant to collaborate with the OT team in providing patient-centered rehabilitation services in California. The role includes implementing treatment plans, teaching exercises, and documenting progress in patient records.

Qualifications include Active State Licensure and the ability to supervise rehabilitation aides and students. The position emphasizes adherence to policies and participation in trainings and team meetings.