Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant - COTA

Regency Pacific; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CE funding

License renewal support

EPA program

In-house training

Double-time holidays PTO

NARA leadership programs

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

401-K

Employee discounts

Job summary

Regency Pacific is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to provide direct patient care in home care under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist. This professional role focuses on delivering high-quality therapy services within an in-house therapy staff model.

You will follow state laws, perform only approved procedures, and collaborate with the supervising OT to adjust the care plan. The company emphasizes integrity, respect, and accountability in resident care and

Qualifications

• Must have OTA degree from an accredited program.
• Must hold an unrestricted license to practice as a COTA in the assigned state.
• Adaptability, compassion, detail oriented, friendly & courteous.

Responsibilities

• Follow state-specific laws governing the provision of occupational therapy in home care under supervision of a licensed OT.
• Perform only procedures you are qualified and trained to perform as defined by the supervising OT.
• Make recommendations for changes in the plan of care to the supervising OT.

Education

Associate degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant

Job description

Lots of hiking and outdoor activities nearby. Less than an hour from Seattle's famous Pike's Place Market, the Space Needle, and less than 3 hours from Oregon.

The Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant assumes clinical responsibility in an assigned facility. This is a professional position with the primary responsibility of direct patient care under the supervision of the Occupational Therapist. Additional duties of an administrative nature are to be performed as assigned.

You will:

• Under the supervision of a Occupational Therapist, is at all times responsible to follow all state specific laws governing the provision of occupational therapy in home care
• Follow the treatment set only as defined by the Occupational Therapist; to perform only those procedures that the COTA is qualified and trained to perform
• Make all recommendations for changes in the plan of care to the supervising Occupational Therapist.

Benefits of an In-House Therapy Staff Model:

• Aligned Mission and Values - Shared company values of Integrity, Respect, Commitment to Excellence, Accountability, and Teamwork.Foster a culture of excellence and collaboration between departments - focusing on individualized care for the residents.
• Enhanced Quality of Care - Deliver consistent, personalized care through dedicated in-house teams, ensuring resident needs are met by tailored programs and a collaborative Rehab Care Model approach.
• Perks - Offer robust benefits, including continuing education funding (up to $750 annually with up to 2 days paid time off for CE course/training), license renewal, EPA program, in-house training, generous PTO including double-time holiday pay if worked for 8 recognized holidays, and leadership development through NARA and Management initiatives.

You currently:

• Possess a degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant from an accredited program.
• Possess, prior to, onboarding and maintain a current, unrestricted license to practice as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant in assigned state.
• Adaptability, compassion, detail oriented, friendly & courteous.
• A moderate degree of physical strength is needed because of the exertion required to assist patients.
• Ability tokneel, stoop and stand for long periods of time with or without accommodation.

Our Benefits:

• Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance
• Prescription Drug Coverage
• Vacation/Sick/Paid Time Off (PTO) - Based on State
• Paid Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Discounts (movies, restaurants, gifts, & more)
• 401-K

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.