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

University of Southern California; 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 provide patient care under OTR supervision. The role covers adult, geriatric, and occasional pediatric patients, with collaboration across multidisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality services.

Responsibilities include documenting care, implementing plans, and potential teaching for OTA students. A licensed CA OTA or applicant status and BLS are required.

Qualifications

• Graduate of educational program for OTAs accredited by American Occupational Therapy Association.
• Current California license as an Occupational Therapy Assistant or license applicant status.
• Minimum one year hospital-based experience.
• New grad with six-week hospital internship may waive the one-year requirement.
• Current BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the patient assessment process under supervision of OTR.
• Communicates with patients and others adequately and appropriately.
• Completes all required documentation.
• 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.
• Maintains a clean, safe and efficient work area.
• Provides education to patients and families across adolescent, geriatric and pediatric populations.

Skills

Communication skills

Clinical judgment

Education

OT A education program (AOTA accredited)

Job description

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists 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

Education

Graduate of educational program for OTAs accredited by American Occupational Therapy Association.

Work Experience

Minimum (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.

Licenses and Certifications

Minimum (Required)

• Current valid California license as an Occupational Therapy Assistant or license applicant status.
• Current BLS certification

Pay Transparency

The 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 SUMMARY

Provides 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.