The Occupational Therapy Aide assists in all aspects of direct and indirect care delivery within the Occupational Therapy (OT) Department. Under the direction of the Director, Occupational Therapists, or department leadership, the aide performs delegated tasks to support patient care and departmental operations. Major responsibilities include assisting therapists with patient scheduling, preparing treatment areas, supporting patient treatment sessions, maintaining equipment and supplies, performing clerical duties, and ensuring a clean and safe environment.

Essential Duties:

• Follows all safety procedures and hospital/department policies.
• Maintains patient rights, including privacy and confidentiality.
• Maintains a safe and organized environment.
• Supports high-quality patient care as part of the OT team.
• Recognizes situations requiring therapist intervention.
• Attends required in-services and maintains knowledge of patient populations served.
• Assists department leadership as requested within scope.
• Demonstrates basic understanding of therapeutic modalities used in OT.
• Maintains equipment and treatment areas in clean, orderly condition.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Req High School or equivalent

• Req 1 year Experience in an Occupational Therapy Department working in an aide position, utilizing modalities as indicated in the Major Functions, Duties and Responsibilities area.

• Req Ability to follow oral and written instructions in English and communicate effectively with patients, therapists, and staff.
• Req Ability to report patient concerns or operational issues to supervising therapists.
• Req Ability to understand and follow departmental policies and procedures.
• Req Demonstrates compliance with safety, infection control, and hazardous waste procedures.
• Req Uses proper body mechanics to prevent injury to self and patients.
• Req Able to work assigned shifts, weekends, and approved overtime.
• Req Adheres to all hospital and departmental policies, including emergency procedures.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Pref Bachelor’s Degree In Health Sciences field
• Pref Safe Patient Handling training or similar (Patient Lifting/Handling safety related).

Required Licenses/Certifications:

• Req Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider from American Heart Association
• Req Fire Life Safety Training (LA City) If no card upon hire, one must be obtained within 30 days of hire and maintained by renewal before expiration date. (Required within LA City only)

The hourly rate range for this position is $21.00 - $27.01. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations. Current employees apply here