- Assists the Occupational Therapist in carrying out a plan of care to maximize a participant's ability to be independent balanced against their ability to be safe.
- As directed by the Occupational Therapist, treats participants to relieve pain, develop or restore function and maintain maximum performance in activities of daily living.
- Instructs participants and caregivers in the care and use of wheelchairs, splints, assistive/adaptive equipment and prosthetic and orthotic devices. Is able to identify common problems and make minor adjustment and/or repairs to facilitate optimum use and safety.
- Orders and delivers items such as minor DME to participants' residences or between centers.
- Reports progress and any changes in participant status to the Occupational Therapist.
- Assists with and/or runs groups as directed by an Occupational Therapist.
- Trains family members, other caregivers and CEI staff in methods to maximize safety and functional abilities in performing ADL's.
- Documents thoroughly, accurately, and timely, and in accordance with Occupational Therapy practice standards and CEI policy.
- Maintains the department in a clean and orderly manner. Keeps equipment in good working condition.
- Maintains the confidentiality of all company procedures, results, and information about participants, clients or families regardless of setting.
- Handles potentially infectious specimens with appropriate biohazard precautions, and practices Standard precautions.
- Maintains a courteous, helpful and professional attitude on the job. Displays a willingness and ability to be responsive to all customer groups.
- Maintains safe working environment. Follows CEI's Safety Policies and Procedures.
- Performs other duties as required or requested in a positive and helpful manner.
- Required, Associate's Degree and is a graduate of an Occupational Therapist Assistant program approved by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education.
- Required, currently licensed as an Occupational Therapy Assistant by the Occupational Therapy Board of California.
- Preferred, one (1) year of experience working as a Licensed Occupational Therapy Assistant with the frail elderly population.
- Current CPR and First Aid certification on file.
- A valid California driver's license, current vehicle insurance, and access to a reliable vehicle is required.
- Ability to travel to multiple work sites and participants' residences, required.
- Frequent sitting, walking, computer work, neck rotation
- Occasional standing, kneeling, squatting, climbing, balancing, pushing/pulling, reaching, gripping, pinching
- Occasional lifting up to 10 lbs to/from floor, waist, shoulder, overhead; carrying at waist height
- Occasional lifting 11 to 50 lb to/from floor, waist height and carrying 11 to 50 lb at waist height
- May walk on uneven ground and have exposure to biohazard
-
Prn Physical Therapy Assistant
3 weeks ago
Lifepoint Rehabilitation San Leandro, United States**Description** Facility Name: Kindred Hospital - San Francisco Bay Area** · **Setting: LTACH** · **FTE: PRN** · **City/State: San Leandro, CA** · Lifepoint Rehabilitation is a leading provider of acute inpatient rehabilitation services with more than 300 hospital-based rehabilit ...
-
Occupational Therapy Assistant
1 week ago
The Rehabilitation Center of Oakland Oakland, United States: To provide direct patient care and support activities which build and maintain the outstanding outcomes of the therapy department**.** · **Status: PRN** · **ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS**: · Provides patient care under the direction of a registered occupational therapist. Completes ...
-
Occupational Therapy Assistant
2 weeks ago
Sunnyvale Post Acute Gardens Post Acute Sunnyvale, United States Part timeTreat patients as directed by the Occupational Therapist. Record daily treatment notes and weekly progress notes per OT Board. Treat patients per the physician treatment plan. Assist nursing department with training of Restorative Aides. · Communicate with supervisor and other he ...
-
Occupational Therapy Assistant
2 weeks ago
Powerback LLC San Leandro, United StatesOccupational Therapy AssistantKey information: · Title: Occupational Therapy Assistant · Location/work environment: In facility · Reporting structure: Reporting to Director of Rehab About the job · As an Occupational Therapy Assistant, you help patients get well. You are the ...
-
Occupational Therapy Assistant
1 week ago
Center for Elders Independence San Leandro, United States· JOB DESCRIPTION · Occupational Therapy Assistant · The Center for Elders' Independence is a PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the elderly) organization that uses an interdisciplinary team approach to care planning and care implementation for the purpose of providing hi ...
-
Occupational Therapy Assistant
1 week ago
Powerback San Leandro, CA, United StatesOccupational Therapy Assistant · Key information: · Title: Occupational Therapy Assistant · Location/work environment: In facility · Reporting structure: Reporting to Director of Rehab · About the job · As an Occupational Therapy Assistant, you help patients get well. Yo ...
-
Occupational Therapy Assistant
5 days ago
Continuum Therapy Partners Centerville, United States**Occupational Therapy Assistant - COTA** · **PRN** · **Contact Karen at ** · Centerville OH area / Ohio · Continuum Therapy Partners, LLC · Centerville OH area / Ohio - **Occupational Therapy Assistant - COTA** · We currently have PRN needs for an **Occupational Therapy Assistan ...
-
Travel Physical Therapy Assistant
3 weeks ago
Ascentia Staffing San Leandro, CA, United States TemporaryAscentia Staffing is seeking a travel Physical Therapy Assistant for a travel job in San Leandro, California. · Job Description & Requirements · ~ Specialty: Physical Therapy Assistant · ~ Discipline: Therapy · ~ Start Date: 08/12/2024 · ~ Duration: 13 weeks · ~40 hours per ...
-
Physical Therapy Assistant-6
1 week ago
Raze Therapeutics San Jose, United States**Job Type: Contract**: · **Job Category: Rehabilitation Therapy**: · Job Title: Physical Therapy Assistant · Job Summary: · As a Physical Therapy Assistant, you will work under the supervision of licensed physical therapists to help patients recover from injuries, surgeries, and ...
-
Prn Physical Therapy Assistant
2 weeks ago
Berkeley Springs Healthcare Center Berkeley Springs, United States**PRN **PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT (PTA)** · **CommuniCare Rehab**, a member of the **CommuniCare Family of Companies** has a **PRN** position available for a **Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) at Berkeley Springs**_ _**Healthcare Center**.** Our therapists are in-house and m ...
-
Travel Physical Therapy Assistant
2 weeks ago
Assured Nursing San Leandro, CA, United States TemporaryAssured Nursing is seeking a travel Physical Therapy Assistant for a travel job in San Leandro, California. · Job Description & Requirements · ~ Specialty: Physical Therapy Assistant · ~ Discipline: Therapy · ~ Start Date: 05/20/2024 · ~ Duration: 13 weeks · ~40 hours per we ...
-
Physical Therapy Assistant, Pta
2 weeks ago
The Ridge Post-Acute San Jose, United States Full time**The Ridge Post Acute **with 54 beds located in the east of San Jose, California. We understand the individuality of each person, and our healthcare staff is dedicated to achieving the maximum level of a resident's potential while providing a compassionate environment. · We are ...
-
Travel Physical Therapy Assistant
1 week ago
Assured Nursing San Leandro, CA, United StatesAssured Nursing is seeking a travel Physical Therapy Assistant for a travel job in San Leandro, California. · Job Description & Requirements · Specialty: Physical Therapy Assistant · Discipline: Therapy · Start Date: 06/03/2024 · Duration: 13 weeks · 40 hours per week · Shift: 8 ...
-
Travel Physical Therapy Assistant
2 weeks ago
GetMed Allied San Leandro, United StatesAscentia Staffing is seeking a travel Physical Therapy Assistant for a travel job in San Leandro, California. · Job Description & Requirements · Specialty: Physical Therapy Assistant · Discipline: Therapy · Start Date: 07/08/2024 · Duration: 13 weeks · 40 hours per week · ...
-
Travel Physical Therapy Assistant
1 week ago
Assured Nursing San Leandro, CA, United StatesAssured Nursing is seeking a travel Physical Therapy Assistant for a travel job in San Leandro, California. · Job Description & Requirements · Specialty: Physical Therapy Assistant · Discipline: Therapy · Start Date: ASAP · Duration: 13 weeks · 40 hours per week · Shift: 8 hours, ...
-
Travel Physical Therapy Assistant
1 week ago
Ascentia Staffing San Leandro, CA, United StatesAscentia Staffing is seeking a travel Physical Therapy Assistant for a travel job in San Leandro, California. · Job Description & Requirements · Specialty: Physical Therapy Assistant · Discipline: Therapy · Start Date: 08/12/2024 · Duration: 13 weeks · 40 hours per week · Shift: ...
-
Travel Physical Therapy Assistant
3 weeks ago
Ascentia Staffing San Leandro, United StatesJob Description · Ascentia Staffing is seeking a travel Physical Therapy Assistant for a travel job in San Leandro, California. · Job Description & RequirementsSpecialty: Physical Therapy Assistant · Discipline: Therapy · Start Date: 08/12/2024 · Duration: 13 weeks · 40 hours per ...
-
Travel Physical Therapy Assistant
3 weeks ago
Ascentia Staffing San Leandro, United StatesJob Description · Ascentia Staffing is seeking a travel Physical Therapy Assistant for a travel job in San Leandro, California. · Job Description & RequirementsSpecialty: Physical Therapy Assistant · Discipline: Therapy · Start Date: 07/08/2024 · Duration: 13 weeks · 40 hours per ...
-
Travel Physical Therapy Assistant
1 week ago
Ascentia Staffing San Leandro, CA, United StatesAscentia Staffing is seeking a travel Physical Therapy Assistant for a travel job in San Leandro, California. · Job Description & Requirements · Specialty: Physical Therapy Assistant · Discipline: Therapy · Start Date: 07/08/2024 · Duration: 13 weeks · 40 hours per week · Shift: ...
-
Travel Physical Therapy Assistant
1 week ago
Ascentia Staffing San Leandro, CA, United StatesAscentia Staffing is seeking a travel Physical Therapy Assistant for a travel job in San Leandro, California. · Job Description & Requirements · Specialty: Physical Therapy Assistant · Discipline: Therapy · Start Date: 09/26/2024 · Duration: 13 weeks · 40 hours per week · Shift: ...
Occupational Therapy Assistant - San Leandro, United States - Center for Elders Independence
Description
JOB DESCRIPTION
Occupational Therapy Assistant
The Center for Elders' Independence is a PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the elderly) organization that uses an interdisciplinary team approach to care planning and care implementation for the purpose of providing high quality, affordable, integrated health care services to the elderly, including an Adult Day Health Center, and promoting autonomy, quality of life and the ability of individuals to live in their communities.
The rate range for the OT Assistant at Center For Elders Independence is $ 26.57hr. to $ 39.85/hr Wages/salary are based on the market for the OT Asst position, as well as experience, skills, abilities and work history
The Position: Under the supervision of the Rehabilitation Supervisor and the instruction of the Occupational Therapist, the Occupational Therapy Assistant provides restorative and rehabilitative services in conjunction with the total plan of care.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Center for Elders' Independence is a PACE (Program of All- Inclusive Care for the Elderly) organization that uses an interdisciplinary team approach to care planning and care implementation for the purpose of providing high quality, affordable, integrated health care services to the elderly, including an Adult Day Health Center, and promoting autonomy, quality of life and the ability of individuals to live in their communities. Unlike other healthcare plans, CEI is not a "fee-for-service" plan. It is a "capitation" healthcare plan. CEI is paid a set amount for each person enrolled in our program, whether or not that individual seeks care. We are a growing company that offers stability and continues to thrive.