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CERTIFIED OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSISTANT

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LICENSED CERTIFIED OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSISTANT


Riverside County Regional Medical Center

Rehabilitation Services Department

is looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic individual to join our team of highly dedicated and trained professionals to assist in providing rehabilitation therapy services for mentally or physically impaired patients.


The Occupational Therapy Assistant is a position licensed by the Board of Occupational Therapy with the State of California and has the responsibility for carry out treatment plans including educating patients and their families under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist.
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 EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES:




Under professional direction of a Registered Occupational Therapist, the Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant executes prescribed occupational therapy treatments; conducts or assists patient activities; assists in the evaluation of patient progress; communicates with the supervisor and other health team members about the patient's therapy progress, problems or treatment plans; maintains equipment supplies and treatment areas; records and maintains relevant records in accordance with established policies and procedures; completes billing and insurance forms and other paperwork.

The Occupational Therapy Assistant must maintain both age specific/diagnosis competencies and technical skills competencies; works independently and seeks out additional responsibilities beyond the normal scope of the job; works to improve customer service; maintain flexibility in coping with high volume of patients.





 

Department:  RCRMC-Medical Center

Salary:  $16.38 - $27.91 Hourly$1,310.71 - $2,232.94 Biweekly$2,839.88 - $4,838.05 Monthly$34,078.51 - $58,056.54 Annually

Job Requirements

LICENSE: Licensed as an Occupational Therapy Assistant through the Board of Occupational Therapy with the State of California. Current Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) or Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.

AND

EXPERIENCE: One year of supervised experience as a certified occupational therapist assistant in an Acute Care facility (preferred but not required) or Medical facility.

Knowledge of: therapeutic techniques, activities, and equipment used in occupational therapy work; the theory of mental and physical rehabilitation underlying the practices of occupational therapy; skeletal anatomy, kinesiology, neurology and the objective of occupational therapy treatment; physical and psychological problems of therapy patients and their families, human development.

Ability to: explain and teach occupational therapy treatments to others; prepare reports and to keep records of case histories; follow and administer prescribed treatment for patients; work effectively with patients and with other staff to effectively communicate with supervisor and other health team members regarding the patient's progress, problems or plans; and with physicians regarding the patient's status.





 SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:




HOW TO APPLY: All qualified candidates interested in this wonderful opportunity, please submit a detailed resume using a Microsoft Word Document format with exact employment dates (MM/YYYY) to Recruiter Kimette Hillary at [Click Here to Email Your Resumé]

NOTE: A list will be created based on recruiting guidelines, desirable qualifications, and any other recruitment criteria requested by the hiring authority. Expressing interest and/or meeting the minimum qualification does not guarantee a referral.




 






Read this posting for special application instructions. Unless otherwise stated, use our resume builder to submit your resume, or select 'Apply' on this page. For specific questions regarding this position, contact [Click Here to Email Your Resumé] at 951/486-5585.



All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment physical exam, including a drug/alcohol test, and a criminal background investigation, including fingerprinting. (A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from County employment).




Required Probationary Period - As an Approved Local Merit System, the County of Riverside requires all new regular or seasonal employees to serve an initial probationary period, the duration of which is indicated in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding, County Resolution, or Salary Ordinance. Temporary and Per Diem employees serve at the pleasure of the agency/department head.



The County of Riverside is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the County of Riverside to provide equal employment opportunity for all qualified persons, regardless of race, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, or disability.



Women, ethnic and racial minorities and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, or any other non-job-related factor.



DISABILITY ACCOMMODATIONS - Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the ADA Amendments Act, and the Fair Employment & Housing Act, persons with disabilities who believe they need reasonable accommodation, or help in order to apply for a position, may contact the Disability Access Office at (951) 955-5663.



Hearing impaired applicants with telephone teletype equipment may leave messages by calling (951) 955-8688. The County will attempt to meet reasonable accommodation requests whenever possible.