Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant / COTA

Essential Job Duties

• Administer participant's treatment programs as established by the occupational therapist
• Assist occupational therapist in obtaining vital signs, range of motion and strength testing
• Cookordinate with other members of the rehabilitation team to implement activities and programs based on the participant's individual treatment plans
• Handle scheduling of participants treatment, clinical visits, and billing
• Track and maintain maintenance for equipment
• Deliver and document occupational therapy interventions in accordance with the Occupational Therapist's established care plans including but not limited to the use of devices, techniques, activities to promote muscle re-education, perceptual-motor and cognitive function, balance and endurance, endurance and other factors affecting the level of independence in performing ADLs

Key Job Requirements

• Affiliate degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant from Accredited Program
• Valid California Occupational Therapy Assistant License, or proof of License eligibility
• Reliable means of transportation
• Minimum of two years of Occupational Therapy Assistant experience in a clinical setting with a frail or elderly population
• Occupational Therapy Assistant knowledge necessary to treat frail, elderly participants with complex needs