Travel Occupational Therapist Assistant - $2,338 per week

Integrated Healthcare Services is seeking a travel Occupational Therapist Assistant for a travel job in Modesto, California.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Occupational Therapist Assistant
• Discipline: Therapy
• Duration: 9 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Title: Occupational Therapist Assistant

Location: California

Contract Length: Not specified

Job Summary:

The WelbeHealth Occupational Therapist Assistant, under the direction of an Occupational Therapist, is responsible for assisting with performing tests and providing restorative and rehabilitative Occupational Therapy services to participants at the Center and at home. The goal is to maximize participant independence and safety while enhancing performance of Activities of Daily Living (ADLs). The Occupational Therapist Assistant collaborates with other members of the rehabilitation team to implement the plan of care established by the Occupational Therapist and promotes the WelbeHealth values, team culture, and mission.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of two (2) years’ Occupational Therapy Assistant experience in a clinical setting with a frail or elderly population.
• Knowledge and skills necessary to treat frail, elderly participants with complex needs.
• Highly motivated, self-directed, and able to execute tasks in a quickly changing environment.
• Excellent clinical, organizational, and communication skills in settings with seniors, their families, and interdisciplinary team members.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience and competency working with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
• Commitment to unlocking the full potential of our most vulnerable seniors.

Required Education:

• Associate Degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant from an accredited program.
• For degrees earned outside of the US, evaluation to the US equivalent of a Degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant is required.

Required Certifications & Licensure:

• Valid California Occupational Therapy Assistant License.

Integrated Healthcare Services Job ID #37663624. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Occupational Therapist Assistant