Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Play2Grow Pediatric Therapy; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO/Sick Time/Holidays

Retirement Savings Plan

Health Insurance Plan: Kaiser

Job summary

Play2Grow Pediatric Therapy in California seeks a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to support pediatric clients under supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist (OTR/L). The COTA helps deliver services, supporting family participation in daily activities.

Requirements: Associate of Applied Science in Occupational Therapy from ACOTE-accredited program, NBCOT certificate, CA license in good standing, and BLS. Schedule: Mon–Fri, 9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m., full-time, 40 hours/week.

Qualifications

• Associate of Applied Science degree in Occupational Therapy from ACOTE accredited program.
• Current NBCOT certification.
• Current CA license in good standing.
• BLS certification on file.

Responsibilities

• Assist in occupational therapy services under supervision of a licensed OT (OTR/L).
• Supplement, enhance, and support OT services for pediatric clients.
• Collaborate with families to promote participation in daily activities.

Skills

COTA

Pediatric therapy

Family communication

Education

Associate of Applied Science in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Play2Grow Pediatric Therapy specializes in providing pediatric occupational therapy services to childrenof all ages. Occupational therapists (OTR/L) and certified occupational therapy assistants (COTA) helppediatric clients and their families by identifying delays or challenges that are affecting a child’s overalldevelopment and inhibiting participation in everyday childhood activities. At Play2Grow Pediatric Therapy,therapeutic services are uniquely tailored for the child and designed to support parent, family, and caregiverparticipation. It is the company’s mission to provide each child with the highest level of quality care, usingadvanced skills and treatment interventions that are personal, innovative, and well-informed.

POSITION SUMMARY

The certified and licensed occupational therapy assistant (COTA) will assist in the practice of occupationaltherapy services under the appropriate supervision of a licensed occupational therapist (OTR/L). Thecertified occupational therapy assistant is responsible for supplementing, enhancing, extending, andsupporting occupational therapy services. The occupational therapist shall be responsible for alloccupational therapy services provided to the client, ensuring that the COTA does not functionautonomously.

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS

Required Education: Associate of Applied Science degree in Occupational Therapy from an ACOTE accredited academic program

Required Certification & Licensure: Current National Certification from NBCOT

Current CA license in “good standing” with CBOT

Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification

Availability: Monday – Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Hours: Full-Time, 40 hours per week

Benefits

• PTO/Sick Time/Holidays
• Retirement Savings Plan
• Health Insurance Plan: Kaiser Permanente

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