Staff Occupational Therapy Assistant - Occupational Therapy Unit - Full Time 8 Hours Day (Non-Union, Non-Exempt)

Keck-Medicine-of-Usc; Arcadia (CA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Southern California Arcadia Hospital is seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant to support adult and geriatric patients, with occasional pediatric and adolescent cases, under supervision of an OTR.

You will assist assessments, implement treatment plans, document progress, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team while adhering to USC standards. A hospital background and CA OTA license are required.

Qualifications

• Graduate of OTA program accredited by AOTA.
• California license as Occupational Therapy Assistant or eligible.
• BLS certification required or within scope.

Responsibilities

• Assist in patient assessment under supervision of OTR.
• Implement treatment plans as delegated by OTR and per department standards.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to provide quality care.
• Complete required documentation accurately and timely.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and efficient work area.
• Educate patients and families about treatment plans and progress.

Skills

Patient care

Team collaboration

Documentation

Communication

Education

OTA program accredited by AOTA

California OTA license

BLS certification

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Job description

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND CORE RESPONSIBILITIESAssists in the patient assessment process under supervision of OTR.Communicates with patients and others adequately and appropriately.Completes all required documentation.Continues professional development through appropriate continuing education programs.Demonstrates good patient care judgment commensurate with qualifications as COTA.Demonstrates knowledge and skill in use of assistive devices and equipment and splints.Implements treatment plans as delegated by OTR and according to department standards.May participate in clinical education for OTA students.Participates in multidisciplinary treatment planning and care.Performs routine tasks necessary for maintaining a clean, safe and efficient work area.Possesses the knowledge and clinical skills necessary to provide treatment and patient/family education appropriate to the needs of the adolescent patient and to accurately assess the patient's response to treatment.Possesses the knowledge and clinical skills necessary to provide treatment and patient/family education appropriate to the needs of the geriatric patient and to accurately assess the patient's response to treatment.Possesses the knowledge and clinical skills necessary to provide treatment and patient/family education appropriate to the needs of the pediatric patient and to accurately assess the patient's response to treatment.Responsible for understanding and participating in the organization- wide Performance Improvement Program through orientation; education; departmental and interdepartmental quality control; quality improvement; and, quality planning activities.Job Requirements:EducationMinimum (Required)Graduate of educational program for OTAs accredited by American Occupational Therapy Association.Preferred (Not required)Work ExperienceMinimum (Required)Minimum one year hospital-based experience.Minimum one year hospital-based experience may be waived for new grad that successfully completed minimum six-week clinical internship at Methodist Hospital.Preferred (Not required)Click here to enter text.Licenses and CertificationsMinimum (Required)Current valid California license as an Occupational Therapy Assistant or license applicant status.Current BLS certificationPay TransparencyThe hourly rate range for this position is $27.10 - $35.57. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California Arcadia Hospital considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, State, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.POSITION SUMMARYProvides occupational therapy services under the supervision of Occupational Therapist (OTR), primarily for adult and geriatric age groups with occasional, limited pediatric and adolescent patients. Collaborates with multidisciplinary team to provide optimum quality care and services. May act as clinical instructor for OTA students.USC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or USC policy. USC observes affirmative action obligations consistent with state and federal law. USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal records in a manner consistent with applicable laws and regulations, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for employers and the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and with due consideration for patient and student safety. Please refer to the Background Screening Policy Appendix D for specific employment screen implications for the position for which you are applying.We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact USC Human Resources by phone at [phone], or by email at [e-mail]. Inquiries will be treated as confidential to the extent permitted by law.Notice of Non-discriminationEmployment EquityRead USC’s Clery Act Annual Security ReportUSC is a smoke-free environmentDigital AccessibilityIf you are a current USC employee, please apply to this USC job posting in Workday by copying and pasting this link into your browser:https://wd5.myworkday.com/usc/d/inst/1$9925/9925$155888.htmld