Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) Temp to Hire

Sweetwater Care; Tulare (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Sweetwater Care is seeking an Occupational Therapist Assistant to support patients in recovery through personalized exercise plans and therapeutic interventions. You will collaborate with supervising therapists, review patient histories, and help implement treatment programs that improve mobility and function.

The role requires active state licensure and strong communication with patients, families, and care teams, while maintaining meticulous records and adhering to regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

• Consult with patients to assess condition and review medical history.
• Diagnose movement dysfunction by observing patients and listening to them.
• Develop individualized treatment plans and exercise programs.
• Coach patients and teach therapeutic massage and exercises to ease pain.
• Maintain patient records and track goals in the clinical chart.
• Use standardized assessments and evidence-based practice in interventions.
• Assess progress and adjust treatments per regulatory and clinic requirements.
• Evaluate outcomes and refer as appropriate based on results.
• Provide counseling to patients and families about physical disorders.
• Communicate progress with supervisor and health team members.
• Prepare comprehensive discharge summaries per regulatory requirements.
• Document all regulatory information in electronic systems.
• Participate in trainings, in-services and conferences.
• Able to supervise rehabilitation aides and students.
• Adhere to company policies and code of conduct.

Education

Active State Licensure as Occupational Therapy Assistant

Job description

Principal Responsibilities

The Ocupational Therapist ASSISTANT performs treatments and exercises to help patients recover from illnesses and injuries. Their main duties include using various treatment techniques to develop personalized treatment plans, To increase mobility and teaching patients exercise techniques to improve their health.

This position reports to the Occupational Therapist.

• Consult with patients to learn about their physical condition and symptoms. Review their medical history and referrals from doctors or surgeons.
• Diagnose movement dysfunction by listening to patients and observing them as they move.
• Develop individualized treatment plan
• Coach patient and teach them therapeutic massage to ease patients' pain and provide stimulation to promote healing
• Maintain patient record by keeping track of goals
• Utilize standardized assessments and evidence-based practice to support clinical interventions.
• Assesses patients' progress and adjust treatments accordingly in the clinical record per regulatory and clinical practice requirements.
• Evaluates treatment outcomes for effectiveness. Services are modified in relation to patient evaluation and referrals are made in relation to outcomes.
• Provides consultation and counseling to patients, as well as families, caregivers and other service providers related to the physical disorders.
• Effectively communicates with supervisor and other health team members regarding patient progress, barriers, and treatment plans.
• Provides comprehensive discharge summary of services provided per regulatory and clinical requirements.
• Documents all regulatory and clinically required information in the electronic documentation system and maintains patient records according to company policy. Accurately records treatment minutes for services provided per all regulatory and clinical requirements.
• Participate in facility and company required trainings, in-services and conferences.
• Able to supervise and support rehabilitation aides and/or students.
• Adherence to Company required policy and procedures and code of conduct.
• Active State Licensure

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