Occupational Therapy Assistant

  • Company: Visiting Nurse Assoc of the Inland Count
  • City: Palm Desert
  • State: CA
  • Zip Code: 92211
  • Posting Date: October 26, 2009
  • Type of Position: Allied Health
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    Job Description:

    Visiting Nurse Association of the Inland County is now hiring for an Occupational Therapy Assistant. We have openings in the Palm Desert.
    The Visiting Nurse Association of the Inland Counties, a nonprofit organization, strives to achieve quality of care delivered by satisfied employees in the areas of home health, hospice and other appropriate health and human services. We define our scope of services in response to the changing needs of patients, physicians, payers and consumers in the communities we serve, in a fiscally responsible manner.

    Job Summary:
    Occupational Therapy Assistant performs occupational therapy procedures as assigned by the supervising Registered Occupational Therapist. The goal of occupational therapy is to teach people how to perform day to day functions. They document the progress of the plan and make adjustments if necessary.    Occupational therapist assistants document treatment for billing purposes.  Therapist assistants need to be strong, as they may have to lift patients. 
     

    Job Requirements:

    Must be a graduate of an accredited school for occupational therapy assistant, certified by the American Occupational Therapy Association. 
    Minimum of two years satisfactory experience required. 
    Must have current CA COTA license.

    Job Benefits:

    We offer our employees competitive wages and benefits including:·
    Medical insurance (2 HMO&rsquos, 1 PPO)

    Dental insurance (2 Plans)

    Vision Plan

    403 (b) plan- Thrift Savings Plan
    125 Tax Savings Plan
    Vacation, Paid Holidays, Sick Leave
    Employee Assistance Program
    Referral Bonus Program
    Retirement Plan 

    If you feel you are a qualified candidate for this position then click the Apply Now button to email your information or you may fax your resume to the Human Resources department.

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