Salinas Valley Health·Salinas, California
The Occupational Therapy Assistant implements the therapy plan of care under the direction of a licensed Occupational Therapist, scheduling treatments and supervising supportive personnel like Rehab Aides. This role involves consistently communicating patient progress and reactions to the supervising therapist and completing accurate, timely medical record documentation in compliance with all guidelines.
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Works under the Director and Manager of Rehabilitation Services, and reports directly to the Clinical Supervisor.
Works under the direct supervision of a licensed occupational therapist (OT) and assists with the implementation of the therapy plan of care.
Schedules treats and supervises Rehab Aides for supportive services.
Works in coordination with other members of the Rehabilitative Services department as well as all multidisciplinary staff.
Responsible for delegation and direction of supportive personnel for those assigned patients, in order to enhance patient care services.
Consistently communicates with supervising OT the conditions, reactions and responses of treatments implemented and progress towards established goals, and needs for assessment and reassessments.
Documents and completes notes and charges in accordance with department standards.
Utilizes a patient centered approach in provision of care and utilizes evidence based practice.
Participates in education of patients, patient’s family members, the community, students, coworkers and self.
Performs other professional duties associated with the care of the patient, within the scope of practice.
Under direction of supervising occupational therapist, coordinates treatment program in conjunction with other clinical/therapeutic services.
Provides safe and high quality care utilizing evidence based approach to efficiently and effectively return patients to their highest degree of independence.
Completes medical record documentation in a clear, concise, accurate and timely manner, inclusive of daily documentation and charge entry using approved formats in compliance with state, federal and intermediary guidelines and in accordance with the facilities policies and procedures.
Ensures that daily documentation is cosigned by supervising therapist.
Supervises aides during co-treatments.
Assists in orientation of new employees, students, and volunteers.
Assists the therapist in data collection including appropriate tests and measurements for initial evaluation and communicates status updates, as directed by the therapist, within their scope of practice.
Progresses treatment techniques and procedures as patient’s status and functional potential changes in conjunction with the specific therapy plan of care designed by the supervising therapist.
Identifies, responds and reports to supervising therapist any changes in the patient’s physical/mental status and/or tolerance to treatment in a timely manner.
Attends appropriate clinical meetings to facilitate coordination of care.
Adheres to established Hospital safety standards and ensures department objectives are met.
Ensures that persons who work for, are serviced by, or associated with, the Hospital receive the highest degree of courtesy possible.
Performs other duties as assigned.
A minimum of a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant certification from an accredited program required.
Certified State Licensure and Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant certification from an accredited program required; Certified BLS or completion in first 90 days of employment required for full time staff or as required by state regulations.
A minimum of one (1) year experience required, three (3) years preferred. Prior experience working in hospital-based setting preferred.
The hourly rate for this position is $36.67 - $45.84 The range displayed on this job posting reflects the target for new hire salaries for this position.
● Union: Non-Affiliated
● Work Shift: Variable
1.0
● Scheduled Hours: 40
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A minimum of a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant certification from an accredited program is required, along with state licensure and BLS certification (or completion within 90 days for full-time staff). A minimum of one year of experience is required, though three years is preferred, with prior experience in a hospital-based setting being advantageous.
Market context
In California, Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant roles are typically driven by ongoing demand in rehabilitation, skilled nursing, and school-based settings. These positions are competitive because employers often look for active state licensure, BLS certification, and prior experience, with stronger preference for candidates who can work across varied patient needs. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this page to save time, then confirm your certification, licensure, and experience details before applying.
