Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant, COTA

Sweetwater Care; Tulare (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement benefit

Job summary

Orchards at Tulare is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to join an in-house therapy team. We offer a welcoming, family-like culture with opportunities to develop and implement engaging patient programs in a collaborative rehab setting.

Open positions include full-time, part-time, and PRN with a focus on flexible scheduling, health insurance, paid time off, and retirement benefits. Join a close-knit team dedicated to patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• Licensed Occupational Therapy Assistant credential required.
• Open to therapists at all experience levels.
• Licensed profession with ability to document patient progress.

Responsibilities

• Treat patients as directed by the Occupational Therapist and document treatments.
• Record treatments and progress notes in the medical record.
• Maintain department and participate in conferences.
• Assist with cleaning and maintenance of treatment area.
• Communicate progress with supervisor and health team.
• Record treatment charges per policy.
• Instruct families or nursing staff in maintenance program.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Documentation writing

Therapy knowledge

Team player

Education

Licensed Occupational Therapy Assistant

Job description

Orchards at Tulare has openings to join an in-house Therapy Team!

$1500 Sign on Bonus

What Sets Us Apart

We are an in-house, close-knit therapy team who addresses patient needs and collaborates well with our IDT looking for a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to expand our leisure program with our residents. With us, you will enjoy a fun work atmosphere, a diverse patient population, and the opportunity to create and implement the programs that will best serve the needs of your patients. Our team has a family feel and all members are appreciated, seen, and heard. We are excited to grow our therapy team and are looking for staff that are excited to join or team. We pride ourselves on culture and employee satisfaction and need staff who want to be part of our collaborative and innovative team. We currently have Full-time, Part-time, and PRN positions available.

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement benefit

Responsibilities:

• Treat patients as directed by the Occupational Therapist and adhere to facility documentation guidelines
• Record treatments given and progress notes in medical record
• Assist in maintaining department
• Participate in Patient Care and Rehabilitation Conferences
• Assist with cleaning and maintenance of treatment area
• Communicate with supervisor and other health team members regarding patient progress, problems and plans.
• Participate in training programs for other staff in the facility
• Record treatment charges per the facility policy and procedures
• Instruct patient's families or nursing staff in maintenance program

Experience/Qualifications:

Licensed Occupational Therapy Assistant

This position is open to therapists at all experience levels.

Desired Skills:

• Exhibits a sincere desire to help patients and residents in their rehabilitation process
• Superior interpersonal communication skills
• Strong writing skills required for documentation of the care you provide
• Exhibits knowledge and understanding of therapy practice
• Possesses and conveys high degree of credibility and integrity
• Enjoys team cohesion, is a team player, has a positive attitude and a strong desire to make a constructive impact on organizational excellence
• Understands and accepts the unpredictable nature and needs of the therapy function in a busy rehab department