Per Diem Occupational Therapy Assistant - Acute Care

01 Kaweah Delta Health Care District; Visalia (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaweah Health in Visalia, CA seeks a CA-licensed Occupational Therapy Assistant to support therapy services across hospital and clinic settings. The role requires BLS and California OT Assistant certification, with potential Home Health duties including a valid CA driver's license and auto insurance.

Responsibilities include conducting therapy under supervision, documenting progress, and contributing to team education while maintaining productivity and patient-care standards.

Qualifications

• CA OT Assistant certification is required.
• BLS certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Pass an annual competency assessment conducted by a physical/occupational therapist.
• Complete timely documentation showing progress toward functional goals.
• Implement the treatment plan defined by the supervising therapist.
• Perform therapy procedures safely as indicated.
• Instruct the team about patient functional needs as required.
• Consult supervising therapist for changes in the treatment plan.
• Train patients and/or families on daily care activities.
• Secure and fit equipment for patient use as needed.
• Complete daily charges and administrative tasks.
• Participate in continuing education to stay current with new treatments.
• Meet or exceed productivity requirements.
• Ensure care is appropriate for patient age and development.
• Attend required department meetings and adhere to regulatory standards.
• Assist with day-to-day department operations as needed.
• Demonstrate knowledge to care for the population served.

Education

CA Occupational Therapy Assistant certification

BLS certification

Job description

Kaweah Health is a publicly owned, community healthcare organization that provides comprehensive health services to the greater Visalia area in central California. With more than 5,000 employees, Kaweah Health provides state-of-the-art medicine and high-quality preventive services in our acute care hospital, specialized health centers and clinics. Our eight-campus healthcare district has 613 beds and offers comprehensive health services across a broad continuum of care. It takes a special person to work for Kaweah Health. We serve a region where the needs are great, which makes the rewards even greater. Every day, we care for people facing unique challenges and in need of healing. Throughout it all, our focus is to make a difference, and we do — in the health of our patients, our loved ones, and our community.

Benefits Eligible & Not Benefits Eligible Work Shift Day - 8 Hour or less Shift (United States of America)

QUALIFICATIONS

• License /Certification Required: CA Occupational Therapy Assistant certification
• BLS
• Department Specific Requirements
• If assigned to Home Health: must have a valid California Drivers License, auto insurance, and be willing to operate personal car necessitated by nature of job.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Essential Must pass an annual competency assessment conducted by a physical/occupational therapist.
• Completes documentation in a timely manner, with clear indications of progress towards functional goals.
• Implements individual treatment plan as defined by the supervising therapist.
• Performs therapy treatment procedures as indicated and safely.
• Provides instruction to team regarding patients functional needs as needed.
• Contacts supervising therapist for changes in treatment plan and program.
• Trains patient and/or patient’s family/caregiver regarding patients care need during functional daily activities.
• Secures equipment for patients use in all settings, and makes necessary fitting adjustments.
• Completes daily charges.
• Participates in continuing education to remain current in new treatment procedures, active in providing in-services to department staff.
• Meets/exceeds productivity requirement.
• Services provided are age appropriate. Therapists providing services to infants, children, and adolescents will ensure that treatment includes modalities and equipment appropriate to the developmental level of the patient.
• Attends required meetings for the department and Kaweah Health.
• Meets or exceeds requirements for the given practice settings set forth by appropriate regulatory bodies (Joint Commission, CDPH, CMS, etc.).
• Additional Assists with day to day operations of the department as needed.
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care and services appropriate to the population served on the assigned unit or work area.
• Knowledgeable of growth and development for all patient/family cultural, linguistic, spiritual, gender, and age specific needs.
• Able to effectively communicate and care for patient and family as reflected in the Plan for Provision of Care.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Pay Range $42.50 -$42.50

If you want to use your talents alongside people who face each day with courage and purpose, in an environment that empowers you to do your absolute best, this is where you belong. Keep growing your career! Kaweah Health is committed to a culture that delivers personal, professional, and compassionate experiences for every person, every time.