Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)

Leaps & Bounds Pediatric Therapy; Norco (CA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision & life

401k with match

Paid holidays

PTO

Continuing education

Weekly supervisor meetings

Casual Fridays

Team events

Job summary

Leaps & Bounds Pediatric Therapy is seeking a licensed California Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant to join our collaborative outpatient team in Norco. The role involves one-on-one pediatric therapy across clinic, ranch, and telehealth settings, supporting families and advancing children's goals.

You will work with Occupational, Physical, and Speech therapies to deliver evidence-based plans, document progress, and contribute to ongoing training and growth within a fun, inclusive

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid California COTA license.
• Pediatric experience a plus.
• Clear Livescan.
• TB test.
• CPR Healthcare Provider Card.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct occupational therapy to children per treatment plans.
• Assist children in activities of daily living and functional goals.
• Document patient performance and progress.
• Prepare therapy materials and equipment for sessions.
• Adapt materials and environments to meet patient needs.
• Work in clinic, ranch, or telehealth settings as applicable.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team and administrative staff.
• Design and implement home exercise programs post-discharge.

Skills

COTA clinical skills

Pediatric therapy

Team collaboration

Documentation/data tracking

Education

California COTA License

Job description

Description

Are you passionate about helping children? Are you looking for a collaborative practice offering one-on-one treatment? Are you ready to have fun at work? Leaps & Bounds Pediatric Therapy is excited to find a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant to join our team! We support our coworkers by helping them, working together, and by creating an environment of inclusiveness and positivity.

Leaps & Bounds Pediatric Therapy is a multidisciplinary outpatient private practice in need of a licensed Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant. We are a growing and fast-paced campus that offers Physical, Occupational, and Speech therapy services in a traditional clinical setting, as well as on our ranch, with the incorporation of the horse as part of a comprehensive evidence-based plan (hippotherapy.)

At Leaps & Bounds, the family is at the center of our mission, we work together to help children reach their therapy goals and improve the quality of life for our families. We celebrate all abilities and advocate for the children we serve. We are appreciative of the opportunity we have to make a positive impact on our communities by providing families with quality care.

If you are looking for opportunities of professional and personal growth, this is the place for you! We are rapidly expanding and are located in Norco & Corona. Leaps & Bounds Pediatric Therapy provides employees with substantial support and training, including continuing education opportunities. We highly encourage collaboration between all three disciplines, to help our children reach their full potential.

Join our team! Together, we can continue to help children grow by Leaps & Bounds!

Essential Functions

• Provide direct occupational therapy to children and follows documented treatment plans or protocols.
• Help patient accomplish goals outlines in treatment plan to increase independence in activities of daily living skills by administering therapeutic activities, and therapeutic exercises, and sensory skills.
• Document patient performance such as tallying data.
• Prepare therapy materials and/or equipment for use in therapy activities.
• Adapt or modify materials and equipment as determined by the needs of the patient.
• May work in a variety of setting including clinic, ranch, or tele health services.
• Communicate effectively in both oral and written formats.
• Collaborate with team members of other disciplines as well as administrative staff.
• Comply with federal, state, and local legal and professional requirements by studying existing and new legislation;?anticipating future legislation; enforcing adherence to.
• Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Assure continuation of therapeutic plan following discharge by designing home exercise programs; instructing patients, families, and caregivers in home exercise programs; recommending and/or providing assistive equipment with primary occupational therapist.
• Follow company policies and procedures.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

The compensation range varies based on experience, $62,400.00 - $72,800.00a year.

Clinicians also have the opportunity to earn a WEEKLY bonus!

Benefits Include

• Medical, dental, vision & life insurance
• 401k with a 4% match
• Student Loan Contributions
• Accruing PTO
• 6 paid holidays
• Paid sick days
• Productivity bonus structure
• Continuing education credits.
• Weekly meetings with your supervisor and department for ongoing support and collaboration.
• There are substantial in-house opportunities for growth and development, as well as collaboration with our dynamic team.
• Casual Fridays
• Fun company events

Requirements

• Possess a valid California COTA License
• Pediatric experience a plus!
• Clear Livescan
• TB Test
• CPR Healthcare Provider Card
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Flexibility
• Be a Strong-Team Player
• Have a desire to continue to grow as a professional
• Regularly stand, bend, stoop, lift and move intermittently during shift
• Must be able to lift up to a minimum of 50lbs
• Must be able to push or pull wheeled items over 100lbs.

Check out our social media and see all the fun things we do:

https://www.instagram.com/leapspedstherapy/