Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant - COTA

AccentCare; Paradise (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

AccentCare in California is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to support patient-centered care in home health settings.

You will educate patients and families on home safety, coordinate OT services with care teams, document care daily, and comply with OT practice laws and agency policies. Willingness to travel is required.

This role emphasizes professional growth, training, and delivering a warm, personalized experience in local communities.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.
• Licensed or eligible to practice in state(s) of operation.
• CPR certification required.
• Ability to travel to complete duties.

Responsibilities

• Educate patients/families in basic home safety and medical equipment safety.
• Coordinate Occupational Therapy services with agency personnel during care conferences.
• Document all care and submit required paperwork daily.
• Adhere to Occupational Therapy Practice Laws, professional standards and agency policies/procedures.

Skills

Educate patients

Coordinate OT services

Documentation of care

CPR certification

Education

Associates Degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Don't just make a living...Make A Difference!

Our team is growing and we invite you to learn more about this exciting opportunity with AccentCare. We are a national, post-acute care provider with 45 years of industry experience and 135 offices. Learn more about us at www.accentcare.com.

AccentCare is a national post-acute healthcare provider with 45 years of industry experience. We thrive on providing patient-centric care and a warm and personalized experience within our local communities.

Your Success is our Success.

We strive to provide our new employees with a structured on-boarding process to help you become assimilated quickly, and cutting-edge tools to make your daily work easier and more efficient. We offer extensive training and a wide-array of opportunities for continued education and promotional opportunities.

As a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant you will:

• Educate patients/families in basic home safety and medical equipment safety as applicable to services provided.
• Coordinate Occupational Therapy services with other agency personnel by participating in care conferences, keeping agency informed of all changes.
• Document all care, submitting required paperwork on a daily basis.
• Adhere to the specifications of the Occupational Therapy Practice Laws, professional standards and agency policies/procedures in the performance duties.

Requirements of Qualified Candidates:

• Associates Degree from an accredited school of Occupational Therapy
• Valid license, registration, certification or permit to practice in the states of agency operation
• Must possess and maintain valid CPR certification while employed in a clinical role
• Ability to travel in order to accomplish all duties as outlined in job description
• Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state and/or organization requirements and is in good working order