Geriatric COTA - Restore Independence with Equity & PTO

Salgado LLC; La Quinta (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Salgado LLC is seeking a skilled Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join our dedicated care team in a geriatric setting. You will work under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist to provide restorative and rehabilitative services aimed at maximizing independence, safety, and quality of life for our patients.

Responsibilities include administering treatment programs, taking vitals, collaborating with the rehabilitation team, managing scheduling and billing, and documenting

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant from an accredited program.
• California OT License valid or proof of eligibility in CA.
• If degree earned outside the U.S., it must be evaluated for U.S. equivalency.
• Reliable means of transportation.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience as a COTA in a clinical setting, preferably with a frail or elderly population.
• Knowledge and skills necessary to effectively treat patients with complex needs.

Responsibilities

• Administer patient treatment programs as established by the Occupational Therapist.
• Assist with obtaining vital signs, range of motion, and strength testing.
• Collaborate with the rehabilitation team to implement activities and therapy programs tailored to individual patient care plans.
• Manage scheduling of patient treatments, clinical visits, and related billing.
• Track, maintain, and ensure the proper use of therapy equipment.
• Deliver and document occupational therapy interventions, including use of devices, therapeutic techniques, and activities to promote muscle re-education, perceptual-motor and cognitive function, balance, endurance, and overall independence in activities of daily living (ADLs).
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Organization

Documentation

Education

Associate Degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant

California OT License

Job description

Salgado LLC is seeking a skilled Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join our dedicated care team in a geriatric setting. You will work under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist to provide restorative and rehabilitative services aimed at maximizing independence, safety, and quality of life for our patients.

Responsibilities include administering treatment programs, taking vitals, collaborating with the rehabilitation team, managing scheduling and billing, and documenting