OT Assistant – Acute Care with Growth & Competitive Pay

Universal Health Services; Temecula (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Temecula Valley Hospital (TVH) seeks an Occupational Therapist Assistant to implement the patient plan of care under the supervising OT, in an acute care setting, while maintaining open communication with patients, families, and the health care team to support progress toward discharge. Requirements include an AA degree approved by the American Occupational Therapy Association, a current California OTA license, and BLS (AHA).

One year of acute care OTA experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• One year experience as an occupational therapy assistant in an acute care facility preferred.
• AA degree from a school or college approved by the American Occupational Therapy Association.
• Current California license as an Occupational Therapy Assistant.
• BLS (AHA) current certification.

Responsibilities

• The Occupational Therapist Assistant is responsible for accurately implementing the patient plan of care designed by the occupational therapist or components thereof in a setting appropriate to the patient’s disability, age and psychosocial needs.
• Maintains active and supportive communication with patient/family and members of the health care team, as appropriate, regarding the outcome of evaluation activities, treatment programs, clinical concerns, home care programs and other issues related to the progress and discharge of patient through the therapeutic process.

Skills

1 year exp

Education

AA degree (AOTA approved)

CA OTA license

Job description

Temecula Valley Hospital (TVH) seeks an Occupational Therapist Assistant to implement the patient plan of care under the supervising OT, in an acute care setting, while maintaining open communication with patients, families, and the health care team to support progress toward discharge. Requirements include an AA degree approved by the American Occupational Therapy Association, a current California OTA license, and BLS (AHA).

One year of acute care OTA experience is preferred.