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

University of Southern California; United States; On-site; USD 37,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Southern California Arcadia Hospital is seeking a licensed or licensed-eligible Occupational Therapy Assistant to provide adult and geriatric therapy under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver individualized care and support OTA students as needed.

This role emphasizes patient education, accurate documentation, and participation in quality improvement initiatives, with a focus on safe, effective treatment and

Qualifications

• Graduate of an OTA educational program accredited by the American Occupational Therapy Association.
• Current California OT Assistant license or license applicant status; BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Assist in patient assessment under supervision of OTR.
• Communicate with patients adequately and appropriately.
• Complete required documentation.
• Implement treatment plans as delegated by OTR.
• Participate in multidisciplinary treatment planning.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and efficient work area.
• Educate patients and families about treatment plans.

Skills

Communication

Documentation

Team collaboration

Patient care

Education

OTA education program accredited by AOTA

BLS certification

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 Minimum (Required): Graduate of educational program for OTAs accredited by American Occupational Therapy Association.
• Preferred (Not required): 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. 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.

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