Occupational Therapy Assistant — Rehab Support & Patient Progress

Mariner Healthcare; Hayward (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Mariner Healthcare is seeking an Occupational Therapist Assistant (OTA) to work under the supervision of a licensed OT. You will assist with patient treatment plans, conduct screens per state guidelines, guide rehabilitative activities, and track progress for OT review.

Responsibilities include training residents and families, handling scheduling and paperwork, and ensuring compliance with policies and regulations. This is a hands-on clinical role in a patient-centered setting.

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 residents' activities to ensure correct performance and provide encouragement.
• Records residents' progress for use by the occupational therapist.
• May assist in scheduling appointments, answering the telephone, restocking or ordering 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 a AOTA accredited program

Job description

Mariner Healthcare is seeking an Occupational Therapist Assistant (OTA) to work under the supervision of a licensed OT. You will assist with patient treatment plans, conduct screens per state guidelines, guide rehabilitative activities, and track progress for OT review.

Responsibilities include training residents and families, handling scheduling and paperwork, and ensuring compliance with policies and regulations. This is a hands-on clinical role in a patient-centered setting.