COTA- Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Valley View Care Center; Delano (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Valley View Care Center in Delano, California is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant to support the occupational therapy services under supervision and in collaboration with the rehabilitation team.

You will assist with patient assessments, treatment planning, and direct therapy, help residents develop functional skills, coordinate with nursing staff, and adhere to local, state, and federal guidelines to ensure safe, quality care in a long-term care setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Must be a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant in the state.
• Experience in long-term care or skilled nursing preferred.
• Effective communication with residents, families, staff and providers.
• Knowledge of local, state and federal guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Assists in assessments and interpretation of evaluations and test results.
• Maintains productivity as directed by Rehabilitation leadership.
• Assists residents in developing/ regaining functioning via programs and activities.
• Directs aides, technicians, and assistants.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Assessment interpretation

Education

High school diploma

Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant

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.