Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Valley View Care Center; Delano (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Flexible scheduling

Professional growth

Job summary

Valley View Care Center in California is seeking a compassionate Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to support the Occupational Therapist and rehab team in daily center operations. You will assist in patient assessment, treatment plans, and coordinating with nursing staff to deliver quality care.

The role emphasizes developing residents' independence through activities and therapy programs, with flexible scheduling, competitive pay ($38–$47 per hour or salary), and opportunities for

Qualifications

• Highschool Diploma required.
• Must be a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant in the state in which practiced.
• Experience in long term care or skilled nursing preferred.
• Communication skills to maintain positive relationships with residents, families, staff, physicians, and the community.
• Knowledge of local, state and federal guidelines and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Assists in assessing and interpreting evaluations and test results to determine treatment plans.
• Maintain productivity as directed by Rehab leadership.
• Help residents develop or regain functioning through programs involving daily living activities and sensorimotor, educational, recreational, and social activities; direct aides and staff.
• Other duties and changes may be assigned at any time.

Education

Highschool Diploma

Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)

Job description

Position Description

Responsible for assisting the Occupational Therapist and/or supervisor in the overall day to day operations of occupational therapy services of the center. Provides assistance in coordination with other divisions, departments and nursing staff to ensure that quality care is provided and to support the goals and objectives of the company. Promotes wellness through the assistance of completion of patient assessment, care planning, direct treatment and consultation to a general rehab caseload.

Principal Responsibilities

• Meets the resident’s goals and needs and provides quality care by assisting in the assessing and interpreting evaluations and test results; determining occupational therapy treatment plans in consultation with physicians or by prescription.
• Maintain productivity as set forth by the Director of Rehabilitation and/or Regional Director.
• Helps residents develop or regain physical or mental functioning or adjust to disabilities by assisting in the implementation of programs involving manual arts and crafts, practice in functional, prevocational, vocational, and homemaking skills, activities of daily living, and sensorimotor, educational, recreational, and social activities; directing aides, technicians, and assistants.
• Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or assigned at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications

• Highschool Diploma required.
• Must be a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant in the state in which practiced.
• Experience in long term care or skilled nursing, preferred.
• Possess effective communication skills to maintain positive relationship with residents, families, staff, physicians, consultants, providers, and governmental agencies, their representatives and the community.
• Current knowledge of local, state and federal guidelines and regulations.

What We Offer

• Competitive pay ($38–$47/hour or salary)
• Flexible scheduling
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Supportive rehab team
• Reasonable productivity expectations
• Opportunities for professional growth

If you're passionate about helping older adults maximize their independence and want to work in a collaborative, patient-centered environment, we'd love to hear from you.