The Occupational Therapy Assistant implements individualized treatment plans to help participants increase independence and functioning. They collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to provide high-quality rehabilitation services and maintain accurate medical documentation.
Requirements summary
Candidates must have graduated from an AOTA-accredited program and hold a valid California Occupational Therapist Assistant license. One year of experience working with a frail or elderly population and current BLS certification are required.
professional certificateDocumentationCommunication skillsTreatment planningPatient careTime managementPatient educationActivities of daily livingSafety complianceInterdisciplinary collaborationGeriatric careBody mechanicsBasic life supportOccupational therapyCognitive skills trainingRehabilitation servicesMuscle strength training
Job description
Community health is about more than just vaccines and checkups.
It’s about giving people the resources they need to live their best lives.
At Neighborhood, this is our vision.
A community where everyone is healthy and happy.
We’re with you every step of the way, with the care you need for each of life’s chapters.
At Neighborhood, we are Better Together.
Neighborhood Healthcare PACE is a managed medical plan built around surrounding participants with a team of physicians, nurses, social workers, therapists and care coordinators to help them maintain good health and a good quality of life. Our goal is to keep our seniors happy and healthy at home surrounded by their family and community.
As a private, non-profit 501(C) (3) community health organization, we serve over 500k medical, dental, and behavioral health visits from more than 100,000 people annually. With two PACE centers located in Riverside County, our PACE program is positioned to serve over 650 senior participants.
The Occupational Therapy Assistant will implement occupational therapy programs and provide occupational therapy treatments to participants to help facilitate increased independence and functioning. This role will adhere to departmental, professional, and regulatory standards of care. This role/site is eligible for a $2,500 signing bonus!
Schedule
M-F 7:30/8:00am-4:00/4:30pm. This position is fully onsite.
Responsibilities
Provides individualized occupational therapy interventions, including application of therapeutic techniques in such areas as, cognitive skills, muscle strength, coordination, endurance, mobility, perceptual awareness, sensory awareness, sitting and standing tolerance, balance, activities of daily living, joint protection, work simplification, orientation, and physical agent modalities
Provides effective and efficient delivery of rehabilitation services, follows an established plan of care, and adheres to departmental/participant schedules
Works with members of the rehabilitation team to develop programs and activities consistent with participant needs and capabilities
Instructs participants, family members, and other caregivers in the skills and techniques of the occupational therapy treatment program under the supervision of the Occupational Therapist
Benefits
Vacation
Holidays
Personal time
Sick time
Floating holidays
Dental plan
Medical plan
Volunteer time off
Vision plan
Signing bonus
403b retirement plan
Health and wellness events
Implements the participant’s individualized treatment plan as established by the Occupational Therapist, rehabilitation team, and Interdisciplinary Team members
Ensures participants and families receive the high-quality services
Prepares and monitors safety in case of emergency and attends to good body mechanics
Cleans, maintains, identifies, and reports equipment repair needs, as needed
Completes documentation in the medical record accurately and in a timely manner
Complies with safety policies and procedures, identifying and immediately reporting any potential or actual unsafe acts or conditions to management
Ensure a safe environment for oneself, co-workers, contractors, participants, visitors, and others
Attends and participates in workshops and seminars to keep abreast of current changes in the occupational therapy field and to maintain a professional status
Seeks better ways for delivering services and communicating with participants while demonstrating proficiency in delivering age-specific care
Demonstrates respect for and promotes participant rights, including dignity, self-determination, access to care, confidentiality, and independence
Participates in activities that link Neighborhood Healthcare to its communities
Collaborates with staff, peers, and contractors to meet Neighborhood Healthcare PACE goals
Complies with all Neighborhood Healthcare policy and procedures
Qualifications
Education/Experience
Graduated from an American Occupational Therapy Association accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant Program required
Valid CA Occupational Therapist Assistant License required
One year experience of providing and coordinating occupational therapy assistant services to a frail or elderly population required
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through an American Heart Association (AHA)-approved source is required upon hire and must be maintained as a condition of employment
AHA-approved courses include an in-person, hands-on skills check with a certified instructor using a mannequin to demonstrate CPR and emergency response techniques
Online-only BLS courses without a live skills check do not meet this requirement
Additional Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities)
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including superior composition, typing and proofreading skills
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
Knowledgeable about and experience with occupational therapy necessary to treat participants and manage complex problems
Ability to provide care for frail elderly
Ability to successfully manage multiple tasks simultaneously
Excellent planning and organizational ability
Ability to work as part of a team as well as independently
Ability to work with highly confidential information in a professional and ethical manner
Physical Requirements
Ability to lift/carry 20 lbs/weight
Ability to stand for long periods of time
Neighborhood Healthcare offers a generous benefit plan that includes
Partially company paid Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans. Two plus weeks of vacation, Nine Holidays including two Floating Holidays of your choosing, Sick/Personal time, Volunteer Time Off (VTO), 403b Retirement plan (similar to a 401k), optional Health and Wellness events, and much more!
Pay range
$32.40 to $45.38 per hour, depending on experience. This role/site is eligible for a $2,500 signing bonus!
Compensation Disclosure
The posted salary range reflects the designated pay grade for this position. While this range represents the broader classification of the role, actual compensation will be based on several factors, including but not limited to: the candidate’s overall knowledge, skills, and experience, market data and industry benchmarks, internal equity within the organization, Budgetary considerations and organizational needs. As a result, placement within the range is not guaranteed, and the full pay grade range may not be utilized.
