COTA- Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Valley View Care Center; Delano (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Valley View Care Center in Delano, CA is seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant to support the delivery of occupational therapy services under supervision. You will assist with patient assessments, treatment planning, and direct therapy across a general rehab caseload, helping residents regain function.

The role emphasizes collaboration with nursing staff, residents, families, and physicians, maintaining productivity, and adhering to state and federal guidelines.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) in the practicing state required.
• Experience in long term care or skilled nursing preferred.
• Effective communication skills to maintain positive relationships with residents, families, staff, physicians, consultants, providers, and the community.
• Knowledge of local, state and federal guidelines and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Assist in patient assessment, treatment planning, and direct therapy for a general rehab caseload.
• Maintain productivity as directed by Rehabilitation leadership.
• Assist residents in developing or regaining physical or mental functioning through activities of daily living and therapeutic programs.
• Other duties may be assigned as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma

COTA certification

Job description

Position Description

Responsible for assisting the Occupational Therapist and/or supervisor in the overall day to day operations of occupational therapy services of the center. Provides assistance in coordination with other divisions, departments and nursing staff to ensure that quality care is provided and to support the goals and objectives of the company. Promotes wellness through the assistance of completion of patient assessment, care planning, direct treatment and consultation to a general rehab caseload.

Principal Responsibilities

• Meets the resident's goals and needs and provides quality care by assisting in the assessing and interpreting evaluations and test results; determining occupational therapy treatment plans in consultation with physicians or by prescription.
• Maintain productivity as set forth by the Director of Rehabilitation and/or Regional Director.
• Helps residents develop or regain physical or mental functioning or adjust to disabilities by assisting in the implementation of programs involving manual arts and crafts, practice in functional, prevocational, vocational, and homemaking skills, activities of daily living, and sensorimotor, educational, recreational, and social activities; directing aides, technicians, and assistants.
• Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or assigned at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications

• Highschool Diploma required.
• Must be a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant in the state in which practiced.
• Experience in long term care or skilled nursing, preferred.
• Possess effective communication skills to maintain positive relationship with residents, families, staff, physicians, consultants, providers, and governmental agencies, their representatives and the community.
• Current knowledge of local, state and federal guidelines and regulations.