Summary

The Occupational Therapist Assistant is responsible for accurately implementing the patient plan of care designed by the occupational therapist or components thereof in a setting appropriate to the patient's disability, age and psychosocial needs. Maintains active and supportive communication with patient/family and members of the health care team, as appropriate, regarding the outcome of evaluation activities, treatment programs, clinical concerns, home care programs and other issues related to the progress and discharge of patient through the therapeutic process.

Job description

Essential Job Duties

The Occupational Therapist Assistant is responsible for accurately implementing the patient plan of care designed by the occupational therapist or components thereof in a setting appropriate to the patient's disability, age and psychosocial needs. Maintains active and supportive communication with patient/family and members of the health care team, as appropriate, regarding the outcome of evaluation activities, treatment programs, clinical concerns, home care programs and other issues related to the progress and discharge of patient through the therapeutic process.

Qualifications

One (1) year experience as an occupational therapy assistant in an acute care facility preferred.
Completion of A.A. degree from a school or college approved by the American Occupational Therapy Association
Current California license as an Occupational Therapy Assistant.
BLS (AHA) current certification.

Requirements

One (1) year experience as an occupational therapy assistant in an acute care facility preferred.
Completion of A.A. degree from a school or college approved by the American Occupational Therapy Association
Current California license as an Occupational Therapy Assistant.
BLS (AHA) current certification.

Benefits

Growth and development opportunities
Competitive compensation

Company overview

Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) is one of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, operating as a Fortune 300 corporation headquartered in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1979, UHS has grown into a major healthcare enterprise with approximately 99,000 employees and annual revenues exceeding $14 billion. The company operates through its subsidiaries, managing 29 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, and 60 outpatient and other facilities across 39 U.S. states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, and the United Kingdom. UHS provides comprehensive healthcare services including acute care, behavioral health treatment, cancer centers, and ambulatory surgical centers. The company's strategy focuses on building or acquiring high-quality hospitals in rapidly growing markets and investing in advanced medical equipment and skilled personnel to become the leading healthcare provider in each community it serves. UHS is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: UHS) and has established a strong reputation for delivering compassionate, high-quality care while maintaining financial stability and operational excellence.