Occupational Therapy Assistant

Overview

Full-time and Per Diem vacancies currently exist. Arrowhead Regional Medical Center is recruiting for Occupational Therapy Assistants who assist Licensed Occupational Therapists in the delivery of occupational therapy plans of care. Occupational Therapy Assistants conduct treatment sessions; observe responses to treatment; modify treatment technique during sessions as needed under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist; provide instruction in daily living activities and provide encouragement to patients to attempt new activities;

communicate with the supervisor and other health team members about the patient s therapy progress, problems, or treatment plans; document and maintain charts and records; assist in providing caregiver instruction; order supplies and maintain inventories of tools and equipment used in activities. Perform other tasks as assigned.

For more detailed information, refer to the Occupational Therapy Assistant job description. This position offers excellent benefits for the employee and their dependents!

This position provides an annual across the board salary increase in February 2026 and bi-annual step increases up to a certain step, with additional compensation opportunities tied to bilingual skills.

• Assist Licensed Occupational Therapists in delivering occupational therapy plans of care.
• Conduct treatment sessions and observe responses to treatment.
• Modify treatment techniques under supervision as needed.
• Provide instruction in activities of daily living and encouragement to patients to attempt new activities.
• Communicate patient progress, problems, or treatment plans to the supervisor and health team members.
• Document and maintain charts and records; assist in caregiver instruction; order supplies and maintain inventories of tools and equipment.
• Perform other tasks as assigned.

• Must be licensed as an Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) by the California Board of Occupational Therapy (CBOT). List the license number and expiration date on the application. A legible copy of the OTA license is required upon appointment.
• Provider level Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• Experience with Microsoft Office is highly desirable.
• Applicants fluent in American Sign Language, Arabic, Korean, Mandarin, Spanish and/or Vietnamese are strongly encouraged to apply. Additional compensation is associated with positions requiring the use of bilingual skills. Testing of bilingual skills may be required to receive additional compensation.
• Pre-employment processes include background investigation, drug test, verification of employment history and education.
• Must indicate shift availability; shift differentials are provided.

• Health Benefits:
  
  Medical & Dental (Family Coverage), Vision (Employee Coverage); employer contributions to premium subsidies;
  Flexible Spending Account for qualified healthcare expenses.
• Paid Time Off:
  Up to 4 weeks vacation with cash-out option; 11 days sick leave; 15 paid holidays;
  Perfect Attendance Leave;
  Flexible work schedules (in some departments).
• Retirement:
  Generous pension; retirement reciprocity may be available; 457(b) Deferred Compensation;
  Retirement Medical Trust (RMT).
• Additional: DCAP Account;
  County paid life insurance; AD&D Insurance; 529 Savings Plan;
  Short & Long-Term Disability;
  Wellness Program;
  Commuter Services;
  Employee Discounts;
  Annual Tuition Reimbursement.

Application procedures:
Applications will be accepted until a sufficient number of qualified applications are received. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaire. Please ensure timely submission before the filing deadline. Applicants will be automatically logged out if the application is not submitted with all required materials prior to the posted deadline. An onscreen confirmation and email will be sent upon successful submission.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) / Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA):
San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity and ADA compliant employer, dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants. ADA accommodations may be requested using the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form. Veterans  Preference points may be available for eligible veterans or their spouses. For more details, review the Applicant Information and County Employment Process.