COTA: Impactful Acute Care Therapy & Growth

Palmdale Regional Medical Center; Palmdale (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Challenging and rewarding work environ

Competitive Compensation & Generous PT

Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and

401(K) with company match

SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Palmdale Regional Medical Center in Palmdale, CA is seeking a dedicated Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to support patient care under supervision, applying therapeutic exercises, ADL training and adaptive equipment guidance in an acute care setting.

The role requires accurate documentation, teamwork with the care team, and delivering individualized programs while ensuring safety and licensure compliance.

Qualifications

• One (1) year experience as an occupational therapy assistant in an acute care facility preferred.
• Completion of A.A. degree from a school or college approved by the American Occupational Therapy Association.
• Current California license as an Occupational Therapy Assistant.
• BLS (AHA) current certification.
• Written and verbal communications, interpersonal skills.
• Basic organizational and computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Organization/Time Management: Organizes daily work schedule, allowing appropriate amounts of time for preparation and completion of tasks.
• Coordinates and reassesses schedule with other staff members throughout the workday.
• Assists in developing the work schedule to ensure maximum departmental efficiency and allow for clinical focus by the occupational therapist.
• Adapts work pace to accommodate patient and department needs.
• Demonstrates an ability to establish and implement treatment priorities.
• Exhibits the ability to coordinate simultaneous activities without affecting the quality of work.
• Participates in educational activities, staff meetings and in-service programs.
• Participates in education of other members of the health care team as needed.
• Participates in the orientation and skill development of new staff members.
• Participates in the development and implementation of policy/procedures, manuals and departmental records.
• Educates the community regarding occupational therapy.
• Exhibits professional judgment and proposes solutions to problems in the department.
• Participates in performance improvement programs and serves on facility committees.
• Participates in patient care conferences.
• Assists the manager with special projects as requested.

Education

A.A. degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant

Job description

Palmdale Regional Medical Center in Palmdale, CA is seeking a dedicated Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to support patient care under supervision, applying therapeutic exercises, ADL training and adaptive equipment guidance in an acute care setting.

The role requires accurate documentation, teamwork with the care team, and delivering individualized programs while ensuring safety and licensure compliance.