Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Edge Recruitment Solutions•San Jose, CA

12d•$78,000 - $93,000

About The Position

We’re working on behalf of a healthcare organization whose PACE (All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) program provides seniors with the opportunity to continue living in their homes and in their communities. The organization’s innovative and comprehensive range of medical services to participants is what ignites their passion to treat the whole person and not the symptoms. They employ a collaborative interdisciplinary team (IDT) approach to evaluate and guide participant care, which is key to their values, team culture, and mission. We seek candidates with two (2) years of experience with the frail and/or elderly poluation for the role of Occupational Therapy Assistant . The person in this role will administer the participant’s treatment programs as established by the occupational therapist.

Requirements

Associates degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant from an accredited program
Hold valid California Occupational Therapy Assistant License, or proof of License eligibility
At least two (2) years of OTA experience in a clinical setting
Requisite knowledge to treat frail, elderly participants with complex conditions

Responsibilities

Administer the participant’s treatment programs as established by the occupational therapist.
Assist the occupational therapist in obtaining vital signs, range of motion, and strength testing.
Coordinate with other members of the rehabilitation team to implement activities and programs based on the participant’s individual treatment plans.
Handle scheduling of participants treatment, clinical visits, and billing.
Track and maintain maintenance for equipment.
Deliver and document occupational therapy interventions in accordance with the Occupational Therapist’s established care plans including but not limited to the use of devices, techniques, activities to promote muscle re-education, perceptual-motor and cognitive function, balance and endurance, endurance and other factors affecting the level of independence in performing ADLs