Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

MedCadre; California; On-site; USD 45,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

MedCadre is seeking a compassionate Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to assist in providing rehabilitative care under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist. You will implement treatment plans and support patients in improving daily living skills to promote functional independence.

Responsibilities include implementing plans, providing activities to improve mobility, monitoring progress, educating patients and caregivers, documenting treatments, and collaborating

Qualifications

• Active and unrestricted COTA license or certification.
• Graduation from an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program.
• BLS certification required.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and patient care skills.
• Ability to work effectively under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist.
• Previous rehabilitation or clinical experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing individualized treatment plans developed by the Occupational Therapist.
• Provide therapeutic activities to improve daily living, mobility, and functional skills.
• Monitor patient progress and report changes to the supervising Occupational Therapist.
• Educate patients and caregivers on therapeutic exercises and home programs.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of patient treatments and progress.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary healthcare team to support patient recovery.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Patient care

Education

OTA program graduation

BLS certification

Job description

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)We are seeking a compassionate and motivated Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to assist in providing rehabilitative care under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist. The COTA will implement treatment plans, support patients in improving daily living skills, and promote functional independence.

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing individualized treatment plans developed by the Occupational Therapist.
• Provide therapeutic activities to improve daily living, mobility, and functional skills.
• Monitor patient progress and report changes to the supervising Occupational Therapist.
• Educate patients and caregivers on therapeutic exercises and home programs.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of patient treatments and progress.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary healthcare team to support patient recovery.

Qualifications

• Active and unrestricted Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) license or certification.
• Graduation from an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program.
• BLS certification required.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and patient care skills.
• Ability to work effectively under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist.
• Previous rehabilitation or clinical experience preferred.