Occupational Therapy Assistant

CommonSpirit Health•Sacramento, CA

About The Position

The Occupational Therapy Assistant provides subacute occupational therapy services at Bruceville Terrace, helping residents rebuild independence in essential daily tasks and instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs). The role supports adaptation, participation, functional recovery, and preparation for transition to a lower level of care. The assistant carries out individual treatment programs developed by the therapist and contributes to therapy goals in collaboration with the supervising therapist.

Requirements

Graduation from an approved Occupational Therapy Assistant program.
Eligibility for certification by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy, Inc.
California license, or eligibility, to practice Occupational Therapy.
Basic Life Support (CPR) through the American Heart Association.

Nice To Haves

Experience as an occupational therapy assistant.

Responsibilities

Implement effective treatment according to department guidelines and therapist-developed programs.
Assess treatment effectiveness on an ongoing basis and modify goals and treatment as appropriate while working toward established goals.
Select appropriate interventions, use specialized techniques, and ensure patient safety, including recommended follow-up.
Provide treatment for patients with multiple diagnoses and levels of care.
Educate patients and families using teaching methods appropriate to the patient's level of understanding; provide timely, comprehensive instruction about care and safety, and document performance and follow-up needs.
Complete documentation in accordance with department policy, in a timely, concise, and legible manner using correct medical terminology and abbreviations. Document interventions, patient response, progress toward goals, and communication with the delegating therapist about plan modifications.
Complete timecards, productivity logs, and billing in a timely manner.
Communicate treatment plans and patient status appropriately to the healthcare team and physician; participate in team conferences and verify payer guidelines and authorizations as needed.
Notify the physician of patient concerns or changes in status.
Collaborate with the primary Occupational Therapist regarding patient progress, goal updates, and discharge planning.
Manage time to meet department productivity standards and complete projects within established time frames.
Provide objective feedback about patient and caregiver performance and collaborate with the supervising therapist.