CommonSpirit Health

Nonprofit Catholic health system providing healthcare

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Rehabilitation TherapiesConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeStockton, CA, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A diploma graduate of a school of Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant training is required upon hire.
An Occupational Therapy Assistant credential for California is required upon hire.
Basic Life Support (CPR) is required upon hire.

Responsibilities

Provide occupational therapy-related services designated in the patient's plan of care under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist.
Deliver care and service to a diverse patient population, from acutely ill to rehabilitating individuals, across neonatal through geriatric age groups.
Understand each individual's functional and/or developmental age to provide appropriate therapy.
Allow for privacy and modesty in the provision of care.
Identify self by name and title to the patient and family.
Determine the presence and type of Advanced Directive.
Report suspected cases of abuse or neglect when identified.
Understand the role of and how to access the Bioethics Committee.
Establish that consent is present before treatment or procedures.

Desired Qualifications

Prior occupational therapy experience is preferred.
Orthopaedic Technologist Certification is preferred and required upon hire if applicable.

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Assistant Occupational Therapist, you will provide designated occupational therapy-related services as outlined in the patient's plan of care, all under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist.Every day you will deliver care and service to a diverse patient population, ranging from acutely ill to rehabilitating individuals across neonatal through geriatric age groups.To be successful in this role you will demonstrate a profound understanding of the functional and/or developmental age of each individual served, ensuring the provision of compassionate and effective therapy that supports their unique needs and promotes their recovery and well-being.

Allows for privacy and modesty in the provision of care.
Identifies self by name and title to patient/family.
Determines presence/type of Advanced Directive.
Reports suspected cases of abuse/neglect, if identified.
Understands role of, and how to access, the Bioethics Committee.
Establishes presence of consent prior to treatment/procedures.

$5,000 Sign-On Bonus offered for qualified new hires. Per policy, current employees are not eligible.

Job Requirements

Required

Diploma Graduate of an School of CertifiedOccupational Therapy Assistant Training, upon hire and
Occupational Therapy Assistant: CA, upon hire and
Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire and

Preferred

Prior OT experience
Orthopaedic Technologist Certified, upon hire

Where You’ll Work

Founded in 1899, Dignity Health - St. Joseph’s Medical Center is a 355-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Stockton, California. Serving over 125,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including a Level III NICU, cancer care, heart care, and a family birth center. Additionally, St. Joseph’s Medical Center has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performer by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. It is a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center and was named one of America’s 250 Best Hospitals by Healthgrades in 2026.

One Community. One Mission. One California

About the Company

CommonSpirit Health

Nonprofit Catholic health system providing healthcare

CommonSpirit Health is a nonprofit Catholic healthcare network that provides integrated health services across clinics, care sites, hospital locations, home-based services, and virtual care. Its system coordinates care across hospitals, clinics, home health, and telehealth to create a connected patient experience with teams of physicians, nurses, and providers. Unlike many players in health care, it combines a large national footprint with nonprofit, faith-based stewardship, prioritizing charity care and community benefits and focusing on equitable access over margins. Its goal is to create a healthier future for all by building a just, equitable, and accessible health care delivery system grounded in humankindness and collaboration with patients and communities.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Chicago, IL
Founded: 2019

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