Occupational Therapist Assistant

Our client, a Healthcare company, is looking for a Occupational Therapist Assistant for their Fairfield, CA location.
 
PR- $45-48/HR

Responsibilities:

• Under the supervision of an occupational therapist, administers modalities and procedures specific to the learning needs and age of the patient. Assists occupational therapist with plans for discharge.       
• Prepares and maintains accurate and current patient records in accordance with departmental policies and procedures. 
• Provides patient, family/caregivers with age appropriate instruction regarding therapy procedures and home program, and provides additional instruction as indicated.
• Instructs the patient and family/caregiver in care and use of assistive and adaptive equipment.
• Communicates with rehabilitation team members, family, physicians and third party payers regarding patient progress and program changes as appropriate.
• Attends and/or participates inter/intradepartmental inservices and meetings as required and appropriate. 
• Assists with orientation and supervision of other health care professionals as appropriate.
• Participates in student intern and/or volunteer program as appropriate.
• Maintains clean, safe and orderly treatment areas and equipment.  Reports to supervisor any problems or suggestions regarding safety in the workplace.
• Assists in with ordering, cleaning and stocking equipment and supplies per departmental guidelines.
• Establishes and maintains effective communication with physicians, co-workers, patients and other hospital personnel
• Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, inservice meetings, and workshops within assigned specialty areas.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Works under the management supervision of the Rehabilitation Services Supervisor and Practice Manager.
• Under the general supervision of a certified occupational therapist, administers assigned patient treatments, assists with treatment planning, prepares and transmits written and verbal communication of patient progress, supervises students and volunteers as assigned.
• Occupational Therapist Assistant shall be supervised by a certified occupational therapist per established departmental guidelines and regulatory standards.

 
Requirements:

• Minimum Associate of Science degree from an accredited Occupational Therapist Assistant program.
• Current California Occupational Therapy Assistant license is required.
• Occupational Therapy Assistant License Applicant may be considered.
• Current AHA or equivalent BLS certification and all other annual requirements of System and department. (TB, Safety, etc.)
• One-year experience in acute hospital or outpatient clinic preferred, however, will consider new graduates.

Skills: 

• Good basic clinical skills in occupational therapy treatment for a wide range of physical disabilities. Must demonstrate and maintain current knowledge and skill in providing appropriate care for patients in the following age groups: Pediatric, Adolescent, Adult, and Geriatric.
• Knowledge of existing laws and regulations governing the practice of Occupational Therapy. 

Interpersonal Skills:

• Demonstrates the Client Way.
• The Client Way is a set of value-based behaviors that are to be consistently demonstrated and role modeled by all employees that work at Client.
• The Client Way principles consist of Caring, Communication, Collaboration, and Competence.
• Excellent interpersonal skills in dealing with patients, patient’s families/caregivers, physicians, and co-workers.
• Must be able to demonstrate excellent critical thinking skills and ability to work in a team setting.

Standards of Performance:

• Demonstrate performance by adhering to established policies and procedures and exhibiting the defined characteristics associated with attendance and punctuality.

Physical Effort:

• Attendance is an essential function of the job.
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. 
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• This may include moderate lifting/pushing/pulling of patients and equipment in the inpatient and outpatient settings.

Languages:    

• English Read   Write   Speak
• English Read   Write   Speak
• BLS Certification
• California Occupational Therapy Assistant License

Required

• Occupational therapy
• Patient treatment
• Treatment planning
• Patient record maintenance
• Patient education

Additional

• Communication
• Teamwork
• Collaboration
• Caring
• Competence
• Assistive and adaptive equipment
• Communication with rehabilitation team
• Knowledge of occupational therapy laws and regulations
• Critical thinking
• Acute hospital experience
• Outpatient clinic experience
• Pediatric care
• Adolescent care
• Adult care
• Geriatric care
• Interpersonal skills
• Associate's Degree (Community College, MBO)

 
Why Should You Apply?

• Health Benefits
• Referral Program
• Excellent growth and advancement opportunities