Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)-Full Time

Santa Rosa Post Acute; Santa Rosa (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $2,000

Job summary

Santa Rosa Post Acute in Santa Rosa, CA is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) for a full-time, in-person role. You will assist the Staff Occupational Therapist with resident care, document accurately, and help maintain a safe treatment environment.

The position offers $58-$61 per hour, plus a $2,000 sign-on bonus paid in two installments after 45 and 90 days of employment, contingent on good standing. Must have an accredited COTA program and be licensed in California.

Qualifications

• Associate degree from an accredited COTA program.
• Proficient in computer skills including Net Health and PointClickCare.
• Ability to read technical procedures and policies.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Treat residents under direction of the Occupational Therapist.
• Document timely, accurate, and compliant records.
• Maintain a safe treatment environment per infection control and safety protocols.
• Participate in care conferences and rehabilitation meetings.
• Assist nursing with training Restorative Aides.

Education

Associate Degree from an accredited COTA program

Licensed as an Occupational Therapy Assistant in CA

Tools

Net Health

PointClickCare

Job description

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

Santa Rosa Post Acute | Santa Rosa, CA

Full time/In person

$58-$61/hr.

SIGN-ON BONUS: $2,000

Full-time new hires are eligible for a $2,000 sign-on bonus, paid in two installments:

• (50%) after completion of 45 days of continuous employment


• (50%) after completion of 90 days of continuous employment

Bonus payments are contingent upon remaining actively employed and in good standing at the time each payment is due.

General Purpose

The Staff Occupational Therapist Assistant assists the Staff Occupational Therapist with resident related activities and direct resident care.

Essential Duties

• Treat residents as directed by the Occupational Therapist.


• Complete timely, accurate, and compliant documentation in accordance with facility, governmental, and third-party payer requirements.


• Maintain a safe treatment environment by following infection control, safety, and equipment maintenance protocols.


• Participate in Resident Care conferences and/or Rehabilitation meetings, as needed.


• Assist nursing department with training of Restorative Aides.


• Communicates routinely with the supervising occupational therapist to ensure timely updates to physicians, nursing staff, the interdisciplinary team, residents, and families regarding progress, goals, and discharge planning.


• Provides in-services on training programs for other staff in the facility as needed.


• Educate residents, families, and caregivers on treatment goals, home exercise programs, maintenance programs, safety techniques, and fall prevention strategies.


• Recommend and facilitate the ordering of necessary durable medical equipment for residents to facilitate independence in ADLs; i.e., adaptive equipment, splints, assistive devices, elevated toilet seats, and grab bars.


• Must maintain confidentiality of residents' information as well as company information.


• Report any problems with department equipment so that it is maintained in good working order.


• Contribute to quality assurance, performance improvement initiatives, and facility rehabilitation program development as assigned.


• Ability to relate positively, effectively, and appropriately with residents/residents, families, staff and professional colleagues.

Qualification

Education and/or Experience

Associate Degree from an accredited COTA program. Proficient in computer skills such as inputting data into programs for Net Health and Point Click Care.

Language Skills

Ability to read technical procedures. Ability to read and comprehend policy and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, coworkers and families.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to solve practical problems. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Licensed as an Occupational Therapist Assistant in the state. Employee must meet continuing education requirements per state practices. Must maintain a license in good standing at all time with the state board. Determine additional certification as appropriate per facility. CPR certification, if required by licensure.

Physical Demands

The essential functions of this position require the ability to stand and walk frequently and sit occasionally, as well as occasionally climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl as needed to provide resident care and operate equipment. The position requires the ability to reach, push, pull, lift, and manipulate objects and equipment, with exertion that may occasionally exceed 100 pounds, frequently exceed 50 pounds, or constantly exceed 20 pounds to safely move residents or equipment. Effective communication, including talking and hearing, is required to interact with residents, families, and the healthcare team. The ability to perceive and respond to environmental cues, including tactile, auditory, and visual information, is essential for safe and effective resident care. Other essential functions include assisting, supporting, and transporting residents in accordance with safe resident handling practices.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job, in compliance with applicable federal and state laws.

The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.