Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)

Essential Functions

• Provide direct occupational therapy to children and follows documented treatment plans or protocols.
• Help patient accomplish goals outlined in treatment plan to increase independence in activities of daily living skills by administering therapeutic activities, and therapeutic exercises, and sensory skills.
• Document patient performance such as tallying data.
• Prepare therapy materials and/or equipment for use in therapy activities.
• Adapt or modify materials and equipment as determined by the needs of the patient.
• May work in a variety of settings including clinic, ranch, or telehealth services.
• Communicate effectively in both oral and written formats.
• Collaborate with team members of other disciplines as well as administrative staff.
• Comply with federal, state, and local legal and professional requirements by studying existing and new legislation; anticipating future legislation; enforcing adherence to.
• Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Assure continuation of therapeutic plan following discharge by designing home exercise programs; instructing patients, families, and caregivers in home exercise programs; recommending and/or providing assistive equipment with primary occupational therapist.
• Follow company policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Possess a valid California COTA License
• Pediatric experience a plus!
• Clear Livescan
• TB Test
• CPR Healthcare Provider Card
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Flexibility
• Be a strong-team player
• Have a desire to continue to grow as a professional
• Regularly stand, bend, stoop, lift and move intermittently during shift
• Able to lift up to a minimum of 50lbs
• Able to push or pull wheeled items over 100lbs.

Pay

$62,400.00 - $72,800.00 per year

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision & life insurance
• 401k with a 4% match
• Student Loan Contributions
• Accruing PTO
• 6 paid holidays
• Paid sick days
• Productivity bonus structure
• Continuing education credits
• Weekly meetings with your supervisor and department for ongoing support and collaboration
• Substantial in-house opportunities for growth and development, as well as collaboration with our dynamic team
• Casual Fridays
• Fun company events