Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) - $3,000 Sign-On Bonus!

Mountain View Post Acute; Barstow (CA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 62,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral program

Job summary

Mountain View Post-Acute is seeking Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTAs) for part-time and full-time roles in Barstow, CA. Pay starts at $42-$45 per hour, with a $3,000 sign-on bonus for full-time new hires.

The OTA will support licensed therapists, document services for billing, and ensure care aligns with the Plan of Care and state/federal guidelines. Responsibilities include delivering therapy, documenting progress, and collaborating with the rehab team while maintaining safety

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant is required.
• Licensure or certification as required by the State.
• CPR Certification is required.
• COTA Certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Provides therapy services under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist as per Plan of Care.
• Completes documentation including daily notes and assists in progress notes and discharge summaries.
• Coordinates care and communicates with patients, families, and team members.
• Ensures safety and maintains equipment in good working order.

Skills

Team collaboration

Documentation

Clinical reasoning

Education

Associate degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant

Job description

*Mountain View Post-Acute is looking for part-time and full-time Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTAs). Pay range starts at $42-$45/hr., depending on experience and qualifications!*

*We are also offering full-time new hires a $3,000 Sign-On Bonus! *

We provide PT, OT, ST services in a post-acute care settings and are looking for talented, dynamic clinicians with passion to join our team.

If you are passionate and committed to providing excellence with collaborative spirit, we want to meet you! We take great pride in providing a workplace where people enjoy coming to work and enable them to reach their career goals.

Occupational Therapy Assistant will assist in providing appropriate aspects of quality patient care, under the supervision of licensed therapists. OTA will document all services provided to ensure accurate and timely billing of therapy services. The OTA assures that patient care follows the OT Plan of Care, the organization’s guidelines, meets professional standards, community needs and is in compliance with Federal and State guidelines.

Job Duties

• Provides Therapy services established by the Occupational Therapist (OTR) in the patient Plan of Care.
• Provides therapy services under the supervision of an OTR as determined by the Registered Therapist and in compliance with State and Federal guidelines.
• Consults with OTR regarding changes in treatment or condition in a timely manner.
• Appropriately and effectively completes documentation including daily notes and assisting the OTR to create progress notes, discharge summaries, or monthly reports as needed.
• Submits billing, payroll, and expense documentation in a timely manner.
• Communicates with patients, families, referring physicians and other members of the team.
• Attends continuing education seminars/workshops to keep abreast of new clinical skills, programs or techniques.
• Participates in care planning meetings, rehab meetings and family training in order to communicate patient progress as requested by OTR, Director of Rehab or Rehab Resource Consultant.
• Follows organizational and facility policies and procedures to ensure employee and patient safety.
• Ensures equipment is in good working order prior to providing care to patients. Follows procedures for reporting damaged equipment.
• Maintains a clean environment.
• Attends required meetings, in-services and functions as designated by the Director of Rehab and /or the Rehab Resource Consultant.
• Coordinates treatment goals with other team members.
• Maintains valid licensure, certification or equivalent as requested by appropriate state agency.

Requirements

Education Required

• Minimum of Associate of Arts in Occupational Therapy Assistant
• Licensure/Certification: *Licensure as required by State guideline
• Certification as required by State
• CPR Certification

Experience

• 1 year Occupational Therapy Assistant experience preferred.
• 1-2 years experience in a residential/ assisted living or skilled nursing facility preferred.
• Graduates in Occupational Therapy Assistant Program will be considered.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $42.00 - $45.00 per hour

Benefits

• Referral program

Education

• Associate (Required)

Experience

• Skilled Nursing Facility: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification

• CPR Certification (Required)
• COTA Certification (Required)

Ability to Relocate

• Barstow, CA 92311: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person