Occupational Therapy Assistant, Home Health, Clearlake
Adventist Health · Bakersfield, California · Posted Jul 4, 2026 · $50,000 to $60,000 a year
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Job Summary
$7,500 Sign-On Incentive for eligible rehires and external hires that meet required qualifications and conditions for payment.
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. Participates in home environmental assessments, assisting with rehab care plan development. 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:
Preferred
- Two years' rehabilitative services experience or equivalent education:
Preferred
- One year's occupational therapy experience:
Preferred
Licenses/Certifications
- Occupational Therapy Assistant licensure in all applicable states of practice:
Required
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) or Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQIBLS) certification:
Required
- Valid Driver's License (DL) and must be at least 21 years of age or older:
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 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.
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