Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

WelbeHealth; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401K with match

Bonus and comprehensive compensation

Job summary

WelbeHealth is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant in Long Beach, CA. The COTA collaborates with the Rehabilitation IDT to implement care plans and report progress to the clinical team, delivering restorative and rehabilitative OT services at the center and in participants’ homes to maximize independence, safety, and ADLs.

Under the Occupational Therapist, you will help coordinate treatments, ensure accurate documentation, and contribute to a holistic care approach.

Qualifications

• OTA associate’s degree from an accredited program.
• Valid California OTA license, or proof of license eligibility.
• OTA knowledge necessary to treat frail, elderly participants with complex needs.

Responsibilities

• Administer participant treatment programs as established by the Occupational Therapist.
• Assist the Occupational Therapist in obtaining vital signs, ROM, and strength testing.
• Coordinate with Rehabilitation team to implement activities based on individual treatment plans.
• Handle scheduling of participants’ treatments, clinical visits, and billing.
• Document OT interventions per care plans including devices, techniques, and activities to promote independence in ADLs.

Education

OTA associate’s degree from an accredited program

Valid California OTA license

OTA knowledge for frail elderly participants with complex needs

Job description

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Long Beach, CA, USA

At WelbeHealth, each participant of our program is guided by our interdisciplinary team (IDT) – composed of clinical and non‑clinical members who work cohesively to provide quality patient‑centered care. Our values and participant focus lead the way no matter what.

The Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) is a key member of the IDT, collaborating with other members of the Rehabilitation team to implement care plans and providing condition updates to the clinical team. Under the direction of an Occupational Therapist, the COTA provides restorative and rehabilitative occupational therapy services to participants at the center and in their homes to maximize independence, safety, and performance of ADLs.

This role is different because COTAs at WelbeHealth:

• Have lower patient volumes – no more seeing 3-4 patients an hour
• Form long-term relationships with participants rather than short-term rehab stints
• Collaborate with other therapists, providers, and disciplines
• Have work/life balance - no after hours of documentation

We care about our team members. That’s why we offer:

• Medical insurance coverage (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• Work/life balance - We mean it! 17 days of personal time off (PTO), 12 holidays observed annually, and 6 sick days
• 401K savings + match
• Comprehensive compensation package including base pay and bonus
• Unlimited CEUs through MedBridge
• And additional benefits!

On the day-to-day, you will:

• Administer participant treatment programs as established by the Occupational Therapist
• Assist the Occupational Therapist in obtaining vital signs, ranges of motion, and strength testing
• Coordinate with other members of the Rehabilitation team to implement activities and programs based on participants’ individual treatment plans
• Handle scheduling of participants’ treatments, clinical visits, and billing
• Document occupational therapy interventions in accordance with established care plans including but not limited to the use of devices, techniques, and activities to promote muscle re-education, perceptual‑motor and cognitive function, balance, and endurance, and other factors affecting independence in performing ADLs

Job requirements include:

• Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) associate’s degree from an accredited program
• Valid California OTA license, or proof of license eligibility
• OTA knowledge necessary to treat frail, elderly participants with complex needs

We are seekingCOTAsthat ideally haveoutpatient, acute, inpatient, or skilled nursing experience. Ifyou’reready to join a holistic care team that values both its participants and providers,we’dlove to hear from you!

Compensation consists of base salary plus bonus. WelbeHealth offers a competitive total rewards package that includes a 401(k) match, comprehensive healthcare coverage, and a broad range of additional benefits. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience and relevant qualifications.

$35.87 - $47.36 USD

At WelbeHealth, our mission is to unlock the full potential of our vulnerable seniors. In this spirit, please note that we have a vaccination policy for all our employees and proof of vaccination, or a vaccine declination form will be required prior to employment. WelbeHealth maintains required infection control and PPE standards and has requirements relevant to all team members regarding vaccinations.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

At WelbeHealth, we embrace and cherish the diversity of our team members, and we're committed to building a culture of inclusion and belonging. We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer. People seeking employment at WelbeHealth are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information or characteristics (or those of a family member), pregnancy or other status protected by applicable law.

Disabilities include, but are not limited to:

• Alcohol or other substance use disorder (not currently using drugs illegally)
• Autoimmune disorder, for example, lupus, fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis, HIV/AIDS
• Blind or low vision
• Cancer (past or present)
• Cardiovascular or heart disease
• Celiac disease
• Cerebral palsy
• Deaf or serious difficulty hearing
• Diabetes
• Disfigurement, for example, disfigurement caused by burns, wounds, accidents, or congenital disorders
• Epilepsy or other seizure disorder
• Gastrointestinal disorders, for example, Crohn's Disease, irritable bowel syndrome
• Intellectual or developmental disability
• Mental health conditions, for example, depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD
• Missing limbs or partially missing limbs
• Mobility impairment, benefiting from the use of a wheelchair, scooter, walker, leg brace(s) and/or other supports
• Nervous system condition, for example, migraine headaches, Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis (MS)
• Neurodivergence, for example, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism spectrum disorder, dyslexia, dyspraxia, other learning disabilities
• Partial or complete paralysis (any cause)
• Pulmonary or respiratory conditions, for example, tuberculosis, asthma, emphysema
• Short stature (dwarfism)
• Traumatic brain injury