Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

FMRC Health Group; California; Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

FMRC Health Group in California is seeking a Pediatric Occupational Therapy Assistant to work under the supervision of a licensed occupational therapist. You will provide therapy sessions in homes and community settings, following care plans and demonstrating progress to caregivers.

A valid California COTA license or registration is required, as is a current California license for licensure duties. A reliable car and valid driver’s license are essential to travel between locations.

Qualifications

• California license or registration for COTA is required.
• Current California license required before duties that require licensure.

Responsibilities

• Provide pediatric occupational therapy sessions in homes and community settings.
• Carry out care plans written by the supervising occupational therapist.
• Show caregivers how to practice skills between visits.
• Complete clear and timely documentation.

Education

California license or registration for COTA

Current California license for licensure duties

Job description

Carry out hands on pediatric occupational therapy with steady support from a lead OT. Each lead OT supervises no more than two assistants, so you get real time for coaching, questions, and case reviews, not just a name on paper.

Responsibilities

• Provide pediatric occupational therapy sessions in homes and community settings
• Carry out care plans written by the supervising occupational therapist
• Show caregivers how to practice skills between visits
• Complete clear and timely documentation

Qualifications

• California license or registration for a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant required for COTA duties
• Current California license required before beginning duties that require licensure. Candidates awaiting licensure and students approaching graduation are welcome to apply for consideration.
• Applying before licensure does not guarantee an offer or permission to perform licensed duties.
• Works under the supervision of the licensed occupational therapist
• Reliable car and valid driver license