Occupational Therapy Assistant, Home Health, Hanford

Hanford, CA, United States

Job Description


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Our home health and hospice agencies are located throughout California, Hawaii, Oregon and Washington. They serve the entire community and offer personalized in-home care, and many have been recipients of Home Care Elite awards.

So whether you\'re looking for the buzz of a large city, the tranquility of nearby mountain bike trails or something in between, we encourage you to explore our organization.

Job Summary:

Provides prescribed occupational therapy treatments under the supervision of licensed occupational therapists, including geriatric, orthopedic, neurologic, pediatric and neonatal rehabilitation as well as splint follow-ups and other medical conditions. Participates in home environmental assessments, assisting with rehab care plan development. Works under minimal supervision and may mentor and train staff on technical skills.

Job Requirements:

Education and Work Experience:

  • High School Education/GED or equivalent: Preferred
  • Associate\'s/Technical Degree in occupational therapy or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Preferred
  • Two years\' rehabilitative services experience or equivalent education: Preferred
  • One year\'s occupational therapy experience: Preferred
Licenses/Certifications:
  • Occupational Therapy Assistant: Required
  • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) or Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQIBLS) certification: Required
  • Occupational Therapist Assistant (OTA): Required
Essential Functions:
  • Implements treatment plans and selects modalities to meet established goals.
  • Transports, transfers, and assists patients in and out of wheelchairs, beds, tilt tables and stretchers while ensuring safety and minimizing undue patient discomfort. Assists patients with dressing and toileting needs.
  • Assists with inpatient and outpatient schedules, as needed.
  • Arranges patient schedules for scheduled visit arrivals and reports any delays.
  • Assists in the maintenance, care and cleaning of equipment and supplies.
  • Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Organizational Requirements:

Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations, including, but not limited to, measles, mumps, flu (based on the seasonal availability of the flu vaccine typically during October-March each year), COVID-19 vaccine (required in CA, HI and OR) etc., as a condition of employment, and annually thereafter. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.

About Us: Adventist Health is more than an award-winning health system. We provide whole-person care to our communities and champion the greater good - from the operating room to the boardroom, we are driven by our unique passion to live God\'s love through health, wholeness and hope. From Oregon to Oahu, we have a calling to always do more. Now is your chance to apply your passion to our mission.

Adventist Health

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD4361138
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Hanford, CA, United States
  • Education
    Not mentioned