Occupational Therapy Assistant

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSISTANT – FULL TIME - DESERT MOUNTAIN CARE CENTER – INDIO, CA

This job was posted and verified on 07/2/2026

Are you looking for a career that will make a difference in your lives and others? Desert Mountain Care Center in Indio, CA, is currently seeking a Full Time Occupational Therapy Assistant to join our in-house therapy team. We are a post-acute care facility with long-term care, short-term care, and geriatric outpatient services provided.

FULL TIME : Flexible schedule with work-life balance

Pay: $35 - $40/hour based on experience

Contact Razan Malkawi at ***email_hidden*** for more information or to apply.

Duties

• Provide rehabilitative, skilled, and medically necessary treatment interventions to patients with cognitive and/or physical functioning disorders, following regulatory and clinical standards under Occupational Therapist supervision.
• Administer various rehabilitation procedures, including ADL retraining, therapeutic activities, exercises, modalities, and the use of supportive and assistive devices, under Occupational Therapist supervision.
• Assess patient progress and communicate with the supervising Occupational Therapist to adjust treatments in accordance with regulatory and clinical practice requirements.
• Report treatment outcomes' effectiveness to the supervising Occupational Therapist.

Qualifications

Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program

Hold a current and active State license/registration where applicable

Candidates with all levels of experience are welcome

At Desert Mountain Care Center, we believe that exceptional care starts with a strong set of values that guide everything we do. As an Occupational Therapy Assistant with us, you’ll be part of a team that helps drive the CAPLICO values:

Customer Second: We put our team first, knowing that when we take care of each other, we can better serve our clients.

Accountability: We take ownership of our actions and are dedicated to delivering the highest quality care.

Passion for Learning: We are always growing and improving, embracing new knowledge to enhance our skills and stay at the forefront of physical therapy.

Love One Another: We create a supportive and caring environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered.

Intelligent Risk-Taking: We are not afraid to challenge the status quo to create innovative solutions for our patients and our practice.

Celebration: We celebrate successes, big and small, and recognize the hard work and dedication of our team members.

Ownership: We take full responsibility for our roles, contributing to a shared vision of excellence in patient care.

Browse our website at and find out why we are truly different in dignifying long term and post-acute care.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• 401k w/ Match
• Paid Time Off
• Live Unlimited CEU Opportunities
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Scholarship Opportunities
• Employee discounts on gym memberships, entertainment events, hotels, movies, theme parks, cell phones, and much more!

For benefit details check us out here

Eligibility for some benefits dependent on full time employment status.

Come join our amazing team where you can help express your love, compassion, energy, and creative skills for our patients!

Disclaimer: Pay rates are competitive and determined by various factors. Please note that any rates labeled as "estimated" are provided by third-party job boards and may not accurately reflect the actual pay rates.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.