Occupational Therapy Assistant-Pace (Murrieta)

Community health is about more than just vaccines and checkups. It’s about giving people the resources they need to live their best lives. At Neighborhood, this is our vision. A community where everyone is healthy and happy. We’re with you every step of the way, with the care you need for each of life’s chapters. At Neighborhood, we are Better Together.
As a private, non-profit 501(C) (3) community health organization, we serve over 350k medical, dental, and behavioral health visits from more than 90k people annually. We do this in pursuit of our mission to improve the health and happiness of the communities we serve by providing quality care to all, regardless of situation or circumstance.
We have been doing this since 1969 and it is our employees that make this mission a reality. Regardless of the role, our team focuses on being compassionate, having integrity, being professional, always collaborating, and consistently going above and beyond. If that sounds like an organization you want to be a part of, we would love to have you join the team!

ROLE OVERVIEW and PURPOSE

The Occupational Therapy Assistant will implement Occupational Therapy programs and provide Occupational Therapy treatments to participants to help facilitate increased independence and functioning. This role will adhere to departmental, professional, and regulatory standards of care.

RESPONSIBILITIES

· Provides individualized Occupational Therapy interventions, including application of therapeutic techniques in such areas as, cognitive skills, muscle strength, coordination, endurance, mobility, perceptual awareness, sensory awareness, sitting and standing tolerance, balance, activities of daily living, joint protection, work simplification, orientation, and physical agent modalities

· Provides effective and efficient delivery of rehabilitation services, follows an established plan of care, and adheres to departmental/participant schedules

· Works with members of the rehabilitation team to develop programs and activities consistent with participant needs and capabilities

· Instructs participants, family members, and other caregivers in the skills and techniques of the Occupational Therapy treatment program under the supervision of the Occupational Therapist

· Implements the participant’s individualized treatment plan as established by the Occupational Therapist, rehabilitation team, and Interdisciplinary Team members

· Ensures participants and families receive the high-quality services

· Prepares and monitors safety in case of emergency and attends to good body mechanics

· Cleans, maintains, identifies, and reports equipment repair needs, as needed

· Completes documentation in the medical record accurately and in a timely manner

· Complies with safety policies and procedures, identifying and immediately reporting any potential or actual unsafe acts or conditions to management

· Ensure a safe environment for oneself, co-workers, contractors, participants, visitors, and others

· Attends and participates in workshops and seminars to keep abreast of current changes in the Occupational Therapy field and to maintain a professional status

· Seeks better ways for delivering services and communicating with participants while demonstrating proficiency in delivering age-specific care

· Demonstrates respect for and promotes participant rights, including dignity, self-determination, access to care, confidentiality, and independence

· Participates in activities that link Neighborhood Healthcare to its communities

· Collaborates with staff, peers, and contractors to meet Neighborhood Healthcare PACE goals

· Complies with all Neighborhood Healthcare policy and procedures

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

· Graduated from an American Occupational Therapy Association accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant Program required

· Valid CA Occupational Therapist Assistant License required

· Valid BLS certification from approved American Health Association provider required upon hire

· One year experience of providing and coordinating occupations therapy assistant services to for a frail or elderly population required

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities)

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including superior composition, typing and proofreading skills

· Ability to interpret a variety of instructions in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form

· Knowledgeable about and experience with Occupational Therapy necessary to treat participants and manage complex problems

· Ability to provide care for frail elderly

· Ability to successfully manage multiple tasks simultaneously

· Excellent planning and organizational ability

· Ability to work as part of a team as well as independently

· Ability to work with highly confidential information in a professional and ethical manner

Physical Requirements

· Ability to lift/carry 20 lbs/weight

· Ability to stand for long periods of time

Neighborhood Healthcare offers a generous benefit plan that includes:  Partially company paid Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans. Two plus weeks of vacation, Nine Holidays including two Floating Holidays of your choosing, Sick/Personal time, Volunteer Time Off (VTO), 403b Retirement plan (similar to a 401k), optional Health and Wellness events, and much more!

Pay range: $37.00 - $46.00 per hour, depending on experience.