Adventist Health

Faith-based nonprofit integrated health system

Occupational Therapy Assistant

Rehabilitation TherapiesConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeBakersfield, CA, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A high school education, GED, or equivalent is required.
An associate’s or technical degree in occupational therapy, or an equivalent combination of education and related experience, is required.
Two years of rehabilitative services experience or equivalent education is preferred.
Two years of occupational therapy experience is preferred.
Occupational Therapy Assistant licensure is required.
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from an approved vendor per Adventist Health policy is required.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from an approved vendor per Adventist Health policy is required.
All required vaccinations are a condition of employment and must be received annually where applicable; medical and religious exemptions may apply.

Responsibilities

Provide prescribed occupational therapy treatments under the supervision of licensed occupational therapists, including geriatric, orthopedic, neurologic, pediatric, and neonatal rehabilitation, splint follow-ups, and treatment for other medical conditions.
Implement treatment plans and select modalities to meet established goals.
Transport, transfer, and assist patients in and out of wheelchairs, beds, tilt tables, and stretchers while ensuring safety and minimizing undue patient discomfort.
Assist patients with dressing and toileting needs.
Assist with inpatient and outpatient schedules as needed.
Arrange patient schedules for scheduled visit arrivals and report any delays.
Assist in maintaining, caring for, and cleaning equipment and supplies.
Mentor and train staff on technical skills.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Central to all that California has to offer, Adventist Health Bakersfield has been providing an extraordinary team of world-class physicians, top-notch medical technology, caring professionals and award-winning quality since 1910. We are comprised of a 254-bed acute care hospital and 20 primary and specialty care medical offices. As one of America's fastest growing cities, Bakersfield offers affordable housing on the West Coast, beautiful weather, high-quality education and it is just a few hours away from Yosemite and Sequoia National Parks, the Central California Coast and Southern California's great sports, theaters, concerts and amusement parks.

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. 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: Required
Associate’s/Technical Degree in occupational therapy or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Required
Two years' rehabilitative services experience or equivalent education: Preferred
Two years' occupational therapy experience: Preferred

Licenses/Certifications:

Occupational Therapy Assistant: Required
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required

Facility Specific License/Certifications:

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: 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 as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.

Adventist Health participates in E-Verify. Visit https://adventisthealth.org/careers/everify/ for more information about E-Verify. By choosing to apply, you acknowledge that you have accessed and read the E-Verify Participation and Right to Work notices and understand the contents therein.

Pay Range: The estimated base pay for this position is $33.78 to $46.33. Additional individual compensation may be available for this role through differentials, extra shift incentives, bonuses, etc. Base pay is only a portion of the total rewards package, and a comprehensive benefits program is available for qualifying positions. Please contact our Talent Acquisition team for more information.

About the Company

Adventist Health

Faith-based nonprofit integrated health system

Adventist Health is a faith-based nonprofit health system with more than 400 sites of care, including 26 acute care hospitals, primarily on the West Coast and in Hawaii. It provides a full range of health services—from primary and specialty care to hospital-based treatments and wellness programs—delivered across an integrated network of clinics, hospitals, and care facilities. Revenue comes from patient services, insurance reimbursements, and government programs, and earnings are reinvested back into communities to improve health outcomes and expand access to care. The organization differentiates itself through its nonprofit, faith-based model and by reinvesting earnings into community health, along with its broad, integrated network that covers preventive, primary, specialty, and acute care. Its goal is to improve health outcomes for the communities it serves and to expand access to high-quality care.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: Grant
Total funding: $210K
Headquarters: Roseville, CA
Founded: Not listed

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