Occupational Therapist Assistant-COTA Full-Time

About the role

Garden City Health Care Center is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join their dedicated rehabilitation team. The ideal candidate will have either experience or be a recent graduate who can assist the Occupational Therapist in providing direct patient care.

Responsibilities

• Treat residents as directed by the supervising Occupational Therapist
• Implement treatment plans according to physician orders
• Record evaluations, daily treatment notes, weekly progress notes, and recertification documentation per OT Board, facility policy, and payer requirements
• Communicate resident progress, problems, and plans with the supervising OT and interdisciplinary team
• Absorb training of Restorative Aides as appropriate
• Participate in in-service training programs and care conferences
• Educate residents, families, and caregivers on maintenance programs and discharge planning
• Participate in discharge planning and transition of care
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized treatment area
• Report equipment issues to ensure safe and effective operation
• Maintain positive, professional relationships with residents, families, and staff

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program
• Skilled nursing or geriatric experience preferred
• Current, active California Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) license
• Must meet all continuing education requirements
• Maintain license in good standing with the State Board

Skills

• Proficient in electronic documentation systems (Casamba and PointClickCare preferred)
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative rehab team

Physical Demands

• Frequent standing, walking, reaching, pushing, and pulling
• Ability to exert up to 50 pounds frequently and 100 pounds occasionally
• Occasional climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling
• Visual abilities include close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception

Work Environment

• Skilled nursing and rehabilitation environment
• Noise level typically low to moderate
• Reasonable accommodations available