Top 19 Occupational therapy assistant Jobs in La Quinta, Ca

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Desert Springs Healthcare & Wellness Center —Indio, CA
- $38 - $43 an hour
- Full-time
- CPR Certification
- Customer service
- Writing skills
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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ProCare Therapy —Palm Springs, CA
- $23.67 - $45.00 an hour
- Full-time
- School experience
- Communication skills
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Occupational Therapy Assistant
Premier Care Center —Palm Springs, CA
- $40 - $53 an hour
- Full-time
- Wound Care
- Long term care
- Entry level
- Continuing education credits
- Health insurance
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Care 1st physical therapy inc —Rancho Mirage, CA
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Background check
- Mid-level
- Outpatient experience
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Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Desert Occupational Therapy for Kids, Inc. —Palm Desert, CA
- $28 - $35 an hour
- Part-time
- Anatomy knowledge
- Mid-level
- US work authorization
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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COTA - Desert Springs
Desert Springs Post Acute —Palm Desert, CA
- $34 - $42 an hour
- Part-time
- CPR Certification
- Skilled nursing facility
- BLS Certification
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Occupational Therapy Assistant
Desert Mountain Care Center —Indio, CA
- $35 - $40 an hour
- Full-time
- Geriatrics
- Geriatrics
- Long term care
- Continuing education credits
- Health insurance
Occupational Therapy Assistant- Palm Desert, CA
FOX Rehabilitation —Palm Desert, CA
- $24.04 - $38.46 an hour
- Full-time
- CPR Certification
- BLS Certification
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Occupational Therapy Assistant - FT
South Pacific Rehab Services —Palm Desert, CA
- Full-time
- Skilled nursing facility
- Organizational skills
- Associate's degree
- Continuing education credits
- Health insurance
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Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Point Quest —Coachella, CA
- $40 - $45 an hour
- Full-time
- School experience
- Mid-level
- 1 year
- Continuing education credits
- Paid holidays
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Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant- Home Health
CARE FIRST HOME HEALTH CARE INC —Palm Springs, CA
- $35 - $45 an hour
- Part-time
- CPR Certification
- BLS Certification
- Mid-level
- 401(k)
- Flexible schedule
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Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant- Hybrid
Ensemble Therapy —Palm Desert, CA
- $70,000 - $85,000 a year
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Mid-level
- Continuing education credits
- Health insurance
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Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant/Licensed
Olive Tree Occupational Therapy —Cathedral City, CA
- $40 - $45 an hour
- Part-time
- Clinic
- Team management
- Pediatrics
- Flexible schedule
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Travel Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) - Nationwide
National Staffing Solutions —United States
- Up to $2,300 a week
- Full-time
- CPR Certification
- BLS Certification
- Associate's degree
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

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Job Details

Full-time
$38 - $43 an hour
1 day ago

Benefits

Paid holidays
Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Opportunities for advancement

Qualifications

CPR Certification
Occupational Therapy Assistant License
Customer service
Patient transfer methods
Writing skills
BLS Certification
First aid
Employee relationship building
Occupational Therapy
Medical treatment knowledge
Associate's degree
Medical terminology

Full Job Description

POSITION DESCRIPTION: To provide direct patient care and support activities which build and maintain the outstanding outcomes of the therapy department.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Provides patient care under the direction of a registered occupational therapist. Completes documentation according to established procedures. Is involved in support duties as assigned. Contributes to professional development of self and others. Enhances interdisciplinary team through professional skills and knowledge. Demonstrates safe working practices.

Provides patient treatment, which meets patient needs in accordance with the plan of care, and uses current treatment knowledge in accordance with facility clinical procedures. This includes but is not limited to:

Providing comprehensive, appropriate patient treatment in accordance with patient’s individual treatment plan as stipulated by supervising OTR.

Providing clear instruction to patients and families.

Communicating with supervisor and other health team members regarding patient progress, problems, and plans.

Instructing patients’ families or nursing staff in specified follow through programs.

Demonstrating knowledge of appropriate resources for problem-solving and clinical best practice.

Writes accurate, complete, and clear documentation in accordance with regulatory, licensing, payor, and accrediting requirements. This includes but is not limited to:

Recording treatment charges accurately and ensuring that documentation is consistent with billing data.
Writing clear and effective progress notes.

Assists with maintenance of patient charges and administrative support. This includes but is not limited to:

Completing charges accurately on Productivity and Activities Log daily.
Assisting therapists with scheduling patient services.

Consistently demonstrates facility’s interdisciplinary approach to patient care. This includes but is not limited to:

Actively participating in patient care conferences.
Collaborating with and informing facility staff in areas of patient progress.
Educating members of the team in areas of expertise.
Working with facility to teach documentation practices, which assist the therapy team.
Communicating effectively with discharge planners.
Integrating input from patient and family into treatment sessions.

Contributes to professional development of self and others. This includes but is not limited to:

Utilizing continuing education assistance to achieve targeted quality improvements.
Interacting with peers at local acute hospitals and other environments, if appropriate.
Presenting at weekly rehab team conferences and facility in-services.
Maintaining a current body of knowledge in areas of clinical expertise through seminars, professional journals, and peers.
Meeting continuing education requirements of regulatory agencies.

Aids in building and maintaining a positive facility culture as a professional member of the staff. This includes but is not limited to:

Consistently demonstrating positive core values in interactions with co-workers, patients and families, with all other persons involved with the patient’s care, and the general public.
Consistently demonstrating professional standards.
Contributing to a positive work team by sharing information, using problem solving methods and accepting new ideas, constructive criticism, or advice from others.
Demonstrating superior customer service through courtesy, consistent follow-up and positive communication.

Demonstrates safe working practices. This includes but is not limited to:

Identifying and correcting safety hazards or notifying the facility or the Director of Rehabilitation so that safety hazards will be immediately remedied.
Maintaining work areas in safe and orderly fashion.
Maintaining equipment in safe working order.
Using proper body mechanics during treatments of patients and during support activities.
Using universal safety precautions.
Wearing appropriate safety equipment.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

Knowledge of Occupational Therapy treatment techniques.
Knowledge of medical terminology.
Ability to work with all types and levels of patients.
Must have good written and verbal communication skills.

Education

Graduate of an AOTA approved Occupational Therapist Assistant program. Associate Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited OTA program.

Experience

Experience in geriatric rehabilitation preferred
Experience in adult neurological, cardiac, and or general rehabilitation is preferred.

Physical Requirements:

For Direct Patient Care:

Must be able to lift and transfer patients to and from all surfaces a minimum of 10 times per day.
Must be able to lift approximately 50-70 pounds a minimum of 10 times per day.
Must be able to perform CPR, if required.
Must be proficient with the use of hands for repetitive grasping and fine motor manipulations.
Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant will spend approximately 60-80% of time bending, stooping, kneeling, and reaching while working with Occupational Therapy patients.
Certified Occupational Therapist will spend approximately 60-80% of time walking/standing.

For Support Activities:

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant may spend approximately 10-20% of the time sitting at desk or terminal entering data.

License/Certification/Registration:

Current Certification Process/State Licensure as required.
Current CPR certification.

BENEFITS

Benefits may vary by position, employment status, and location. Eligible employees may have access to a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off (PTO) and Sick Leave
Holiday Pay
Continuing Education and Professional Development Opportunities
Career Growth and Advancement Opportunities
Flexible Scheduling Options (where applicable)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $38.00 - $43.00 per hour

Benefits:

Health insurance

License/Certification:

Occupational Therapy Assistant License (Required)

Work Location: In person

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