Occupational Therapy Assistant- Palm Desert, CA
About The Position
FOX Rehabilitation is hiring licensed Occupational Therapy Assistants to provide hands-on care to older adults in patients’ homes and senior living communities through its Geriatric House Calls™ model. Working under a supervising Occupational Therapist, the OTA carries out individualized treatment plans and helps patients rebuild strength, mobility, confidence, and independence. The role offers one-on-one patient care, mentorship, collaborative care planning, and opportunities to develop clinical skills and advance a career. OTAs work as part of an interdisciplinary team that includes PTs, OTs, SLPs, and Fitness Specialists. The position is offered in full-time, part-time, and PRN/FOX Flex formats. The stated California base pay range is $24.04–$38.46 per hour, with opportunities to earn more.
Requirements
- Valid Occupational Therapy Assistant license in the state or states of practice, or eligibility to obtain one.
- Graduation from an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program.
- Current CPR certification.
- Basic computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office.
- Ability to meet the physical demands of in-home and community-based care, including lifting, providing CPR, assisting with patient transfers and bed mobility, standing, sitting, bending, kneeling, crouching, climbing stairs, and extensive walking.
- Ability to wear PPE when required.
Responsibilities
- Deliver individualized treatment plans established by the supervising Occupational Therapist, adjusting activities based on patient response and progress.
- Instruct, motivate, and safeguard patients during therapeutic exercises and functional activities, observing and tracking their progress.
- Document visits accurately and on time in FOX’s EMR system in accordance with clinical documentation standards.
- Stay connected with patients, POAs, and community referral sources, and help coordinate coverage when needed.
- Provide in-home and community-based care, including visits to senior living communities.
- Drive to patient homes and senior living communities as part of the Geriatric House Calls™ model.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance for eligible roles.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Continuing education access.
- Clinical and nonclinical career advancement pathways.
- Access to advanced technology and tools.
- Employee referral bonuses.
- Wellness referral incentives.
- Additional pay for increased efficiency.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
