OT Assistant — Patient-Centered Rehab Specialist

Westwood Post Acute Care; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Westwood Post Acute Care in Los Angeles, CA, is seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant to provide direct patient care under supervision of an OTR, and to support the therapy department's outcomes.

You will document accurately, assist with scheduling, participate in interdisciplinary team activities, and educate patients and families. CPR certification and state licensure requirements apply; an OTA degree is required.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an AOTA approved Occupational Therapist Assistant program.
• Associate degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited OTA program.
• Experience in geriatric rehabilitation preferred.
• Current CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Provides patient care under the direction of a registered occupational therapist.
• Completes documentation according to established procedures.
• Supports therapy department duties as assigned and assists with scheduling and administrative tasks.
• Contributes to professional development and interdisciplinary team collaboration.
• Demonstrates safe working practices and effective communication with patients and families.

Skills

OT treatment techniques

Medical terminology

Patient care

Communication skills

Education

OTA program graduate

Associate degree in OTA

Job description

Westwood Post Acute Care in Los Angeles, CA, is seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant to provide direct patient care under supervision of an OTR, and to support the therapy department's outcomes.

You will document accurately, assist with scheduling, participate in interdisciplinary team activities, and educate patients and families. CPR certification and state licensure requirements apply; an OTA degree is required.