COTA Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Job Location:
Stockton, CA - USA
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Job Summary
As our Assistant Occupational Therapist you will provide designated occupational therapy-related services as outlined in the patients 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.
$5000 Sign-On Bonus offered for qualified new hires. Per policy current employees are not eligible.
- 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
Founded in 1899 Dignity Health - St. Josephs Medical Center is a 355-bed acute care nonprofit hospital located in Stockton California. Serving over 125000 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. Josephs 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 Americas 250 Best Hospitals by Healthgrades in 2026.
Required Experience:
Junior IC
