Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant - San Jose, California

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

San Jose, California

Full-Time

Relocation Assistance Available

The Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant, under the direction of an occupational therapist, is accountable for assisting with performing tests and providing restorative and rehabilitative occupational therapy services to participants at the center and at home to maximize participant independence, and safety, and enhance the performance of ADLs. The Occupational Therapist Assistant will work with other members of the rehabilitation team to implement the plan of care established by the Occupational Therapist.

Essential Job Duties:

• Administer participants treatment programs as established by the occupational therapist
• Assist 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 participants 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 Therapists 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

Must Haves:

• Minimum of two (2) years of Occupational Therapy Assistant experience in a clinical setting with a frail or elderly population
• Occupational Therapy Assistant knowledge is necessary to treat frail, elderly participants with complex needs
• Associate degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant from Accredited Program
• The qualifying Occupational Therapy Assistant Degree earned outside of the US must be evaluated to the US equivalent to a Degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant
• Valid California Occupational Therapy Assistant License, or proof of License Eligibility
• Reliable means of transportation
  

Benefits:

• Medical insurance coverage (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• Work/life balance - We mean it! 17 days of personal time off (PTO), 12 holidays observed annually, and sick time
• 401 K savings + match
• Total compensation includes base, bonus, and equity
• And additional benefits