Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant- Part Time and Per Diem

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
- Part Time and Per Diem

Part Time-20-39 hours $ 31.01-$44.79

Per Diem - $40.00

Join a team where continuity of care isn’t just a goal—it’s how we work. At Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital’s Inpatient Department, we’re building something special: a high-performing, close-knit therapy team that puts patients first and supports one another every step of the way.

Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital is a small community hospital that does big things to help people. Our two hospital units specialize in caring for medically complex patients with a similar acuity to a medical surgical or telemetry unit. With our population typically staying for 2-3 weeks, caregivers see the same patients make progress over time

• Assess and implement appropriate treatment plans according to patient diagnosis and status and in accordance of the Occupational Therapy Code of Ethics.
• Completes documentation (e.g., daily flow sheets, weekly progress notes, discharge summaries and statistics) on a timely basis. Completes letters of justification for Durable Medical Equipment.
• Delegate appropriate duties to therapy aides and supportive personnel.
• . Coordinate and organize a full treatment caseload.
• Attends and reports at rehabilitation team conferences (RTC), treating team conferences (TTC), and family team conferences (FTC).
• . Seek to provide or enhance staff, patient and family education through continuing education courses/seminars and review of current relevant literature

• Assist with continuous quality improvement (CQI) activities as designated by supervisor.
• Actively seek and be responsible to participate and /or coordinate activities related to department and program development and refinement of public relations and community information programs.
• Supervise affiliating students and participate in research if appropriate.
• Insure safety/maintenance of equipment and work areas.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Continuing education credits
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
  
  Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person