Occupational Therapy Assistant - Inpatient
Bakersfield, CA
Cross Country Allied
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Summary
Occupational Therapist Inpatient (OT IP) Bakersfield, California. This position involves providing prescribed occupational therapy treatments under the supervision of licensed occupational therapists across geriatric, orthopedic, neurologic, pediatric, and neonatal rehabilitation. The role includes splint follow-ups and managing various medical conditions, working with minimal supervision and mentoring staff on technical skills.

Job Details

• Required Qualifications: High School Education/GED or equivalent; Associates/Technical Degree in occupational therapy or equivalent; Occupational Therapy Assistant certification; Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor.
• Schedule: Days, 8 hours per shift, minimum of 40 hours per week.
• Assists patients with dressing, toileting, and mobility needs, ensuring safety and comfort.
• 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, ensuring safety and minimizing patient discomfort.
• Assists with inpatient and outpatient schedules, reports delays, and coordinates patient visits.
• Maintains, cares for, and cleans equipment and supplies.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
• Additional Information: This position requires working with geriatric, orthopedic, neurologic, pediatric, and neonatal rehabilitation patients. It involves moving and positioning patients, assisting with therapy modalities, and supporting treatment plan implementation.

Benefits

• The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
  Private housing or generous housing allowance
  Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
  Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
  Competitive salaries
  Referral bonuses
  Travel reimbursement
  401(k) retirement plan
  Direct deposit/free checking
  Unlimited free CE credits