Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Interface Rehab Inc; Placentia (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Interface Rehab Inc. in California seeks a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) to support patient care under the supervision of a licensed OT.

You will help plan and implement treatment, coordinate discharge, and prepare progress reports while focusing on daily living activities, functional skills, and adaptive equipment. This full-time position requires CA licensure, CPR, and clear background checks; strong communication and confidentiality are essential as you collaborate with

Qualifications

• Must be licensed as a COTA in California.
• CPR certification required.
• Clear background checks (criminal/Sex offender Registry).
• Health examination as per Employee Handbook requirements.

Responsibilities

• Determine patients’ treatment needs under OT supervision.
• Provide patient treatment and services as prescribed by OT.
• Record evaluations, daily notes, re-assessments, and discharge summaries.
• Participate in discharge planning and family education.
• Educate patient families and caregivers on treatment and maintenance programs.
• Communicate with supervisor and rehab team about progress and prognosis.

Skills

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Confidentiality

Customer service

Education

CA COTA license

CPR certification

Background check clear

Health exam as per handbook

Job description

Job SummaryCertified Occupational Therapist Assistant (“COTA”) to provide quality care to our patients. Under the direction of a registered Occupational Therapist, the COTA helps plan and implement patient treatment, plan and coordinate patient discharge, and prepare detailed progress reports and appropriate patient documentation. Treatments will include training in daily living activities, functional skills, motor development, compensation techniques, use of adaptive equipment and splinting. The COTA will not be expected to perform patient evaluations. The COTA will continually collaborate with the rehab team in order to coordinate the most effective occupational therapy program.Responsibilities and DutiesEssential Responsibilities and ExpectationsUnder the direction of a registered Occupational Therapist:Determine patients’ treatment needsParticipate in patient assessment, including providing information to the Occupational Therapist for analysisProvide patient treatment and services, as recommended by the Occupational TherapistEnsure treatment programs meet patients’ needsRecommend termination of services or treatment, as necessaryReport to Clinical Director or AdministratorTreat patients according to the treatment plan written by the Occupational TherapistCommunicate regularly with supervisor, other members of the rehabilitation team, and family regarding patient treatment plan, progress, and prognosisRecord evaluations, daily treatment notes, re-assessments, and discharge summaries per Company policy and procedureComplete all required documentation from your daily treatments/interventions prior to leaving the facilityEducate patient families and caregivers in treatment and any applicable maintenance programsParticipate in discharge planningSubmit all billing and necessary information prior to leaving the facilityReport any problem areas/equipment within each facility to the appropriate supervisor immediatelyComply with State Licensing Board of California, Title 22, CMS, and California Labor Board guidelinesComply with Company rules, policies and proceduresComply with all applicable safety rules, policies, and proceduresReport to work regularly and on-timeAdditional Responsibilities and ExpectationsBe willing and able to act as a Mentor for new OT/COTA or recently hired OT/COTAUnder the direction of a registered Occupational Therapist, provide necessary training and guidance to student interns as assigned, including:Supervise level 1 and level 2 students regularlyProviding clearly defined, career-related (i.e., non-clerical) responsibilities and tasks in accordance with the students’ academic programsInforming student interns about and ensuring their compliance with Company, facility, state, and federal guidelinesCompleting any paperwork required by the Company or the students’ academic programProviding clearly defined, career-related (i.e., non-clerical) responsibilities and tasks in accordance with the students’ academic programsInforming student interns about and ensuring their compliance with Company, facility, state, and federal guidelines, andCompleting any paperwork required by the Company or the students’ academic programAssumes other duties as assigned.DISCLAIMER: If you are fluent in another language, when and if needed you will also provide assistance in the following translation tasks:Reading, writing, creating, editing documentsAttending evaluations/progress reports/and treatments to provide translation between provider and patient/caregiverAnswering phones and translating caller needsOther translation needs when necessaryPhysical and Mental RequirementsThese physical and mental demands are representative of the physical requirements necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the OT. Reasonable accommodation can be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the described essential functions of the OT.Ability to transfer or assist in transfer of up to 100 lbs.Ability to stand and/or work 80% of an 8-hour shift.Ability to bend, reach, squat, move as required by patient treatment plans.Ability to travel, as required.Ability to operate standard rehabilitation therapy equipment.Visual and hearing acuity to perform job-related functions.See projects through to completion.Education, Skills, and Credential RequirementsTo perform the OT job successfully, you must be able to perform each essential responsibility satisfactorily. These requirements are representative, but not all-inclusive, of the knowledge, skill, and ability required of the OT. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.RequiredLicensed as a COTA in the State of California.No current citation or probation listed on the Occupational Therapy Board of California.Pass all Background Checks (eg. Criminal Offense, Sex offender Registry, etc.)Health examination (Refer to Employee Handbook for details).TB skin test or Chest X-ray (Refer to Employee Handbook for details).A valid CPR certification.Ability to gather and analyze information in a timely and skillful manner.Ability to manage time efficiently.Resourceful, problem-solving attitude.Proactive attitude and work style.Ability to exhibit a high level of confidentiality.A customer service focused attitude.PreferredNatural interpersonal and communication skillsStrong detail-oriented and resourceful mindsetAccept and act upon constructive feedbackWorkplace EnvironmentThe COTA will primarily be working in our outpatient clinic. This is an active patient care environment. This environment has no hazardous Health and Safety exposures. However, Health and Safety precautions must be taken at all times.Salary Range: $28.00 to $45.00DisclaimerThis job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the position and it is not intended to be an exhaustive list of skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position.