Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant | Geriatrics

Edge Recruitment Solutions•Stockton, CA

About The Position

The Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant works in a healthcare organization’s PACE (All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) program, which helps seniors continue living in their homes and communities. The program provides comprehensive medical services through a collaborative interdisciplinary team approach focused on whole-person care. The assistant administers treatment programs established by an occupational therapist and supports assessment activities, rehabilitation planning, participant scheduling, clinical visits, billing, and equipment maintenance. The role delivers and documents occupational therapy interventions according to established care plans, using devices, techniques, and activities to support muscle re-education, perceptual-motor and cognitive function, balance, endurance, and independence in activities of daily living. Candidates need an associate degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant from an accredited program, a valid California Occupational Therapy Assistant license or proof of eligibility, and relevant clinical experience, including experience with frail or elderly people.

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 OTA experience in a clinical setting.
Two years of experience with frail and/or elderly people.
Knowledge required to treat frail, elderly participants with complex conditions.

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 rehabilitation team members to implement activities and programs based on individual participant 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 independence in activities of daily living.