Occupational Therapy Assistant (Full-time regular, Day Shift)

Adventist Health • Bakersfield, CA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Central to all that California has to offer, Adventist Health Bakersfield has been providing an extraordinary team of world-class physicians, top-notch medical technology, caring professionals and award-winning quality since 1910. We are comprised of a 254-bed acute care hospital and 20 primary and specialty care medical offices. As one of America's fastest growing cities, Bakersfield offers affordable housing on the West Coast, beautiful weather, high-quality education and it is just a few hours away from Yosemite and Sequoia National Parks, the Central California Coast and Southern California's great sports, theaters, concerts and amusement parks. Job Summary: Provides prescribed occupational therapy treatments under the supervision of licensed occupational therapists, including geriatric, orthopedic, neurologic, pediatric and neonatal rehabilitation as well as splint follow-ups and other medical conditions. Works under minimal supervision and may mentor and train staff on technical skills.

Requirements

• High School Education/GED or equivalent: Required
• Associate’s/Technical Degree in occupational therapy or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Required
• Occupational Therapy Assistant: Required
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required

Nice To Haves

• Two years' rehabilitative services experience or equivalent education: Preferred
• Two years' occupational therapy experience: Preferred

Responsibilities

• Implements treatment plans and selects modalities to meet established goals.
• Transports, transfers, and assists patients in and out of wheelchairs, beds, tilt tables and stretchers while ensuring safety and minimizing undue patient discomfort.
• Assists patients with dressing and toileting needs.
• Assists with inpatient and outpatient schedules, as needed.
• Arranges patient schedules for scheduled visit arrivals and reports any delays.
• Assists in the maintenance, care and cleaning of equipment and supplies.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree