Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant | Geriatrics

Edge Recruitment Solutions•Modesto, CA

About The Position

The Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant will work for a healthcare organization’s PACE (All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) program, which supports seniors in continuing to live in their homes and communities. The organization uses a collaborative interdisciplinary team approach to evaluate and guide participant care, emphasizing treatment of the whole person. The organization has operated in Modesto since 2019 and has been named one of America’s Best Startup Employers by Forbes. The assistant administers treatment programs established by the occupational therapist and works with the rehabilitation team to carry out individualized treatment plans. The role also includes scheduling participant treatments and clinical visits, billing, and tracking and maintaining equipment. The position offers salary up to $98,500 based on experience and benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) with matching, 17 days of PTO, 12 observed holidays, and sick time.

Requirements

Associate degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant from an accredited program.
Valid California Occupational Therapy Assistant license or proof of license eligibility.
At least two years of occupational therapy assistant experience in a clinical setting.
Knowledge required to treat frail, elderly participants with complex conditions.
Two years of experience with frail and/or elderly people.

Responsibilities

Administer participant treatment programs established by the occupational therapist.
Assist the occupational therapist with obtaining vital signs and conducting range-of-motion and strength testing.
Coordinate with other rehabilitation team members to implement activities and programs based on participants’ individual treatment plans.
Schedule participant treatments and clinical visits and handle billing.
Track equipment and maintain equipment maintenance records.
Deliver and document occupational therapy interventions in accordance with the occupational therapist’s established care plans.
Use devices, techniques, and activities to promote muscle re-education, perceptual-motor and cognitive function, balance, endurance, and other factors affecting independence in activities of daily living.