Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

Vineyardshealth; Livermore (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick leave

PTO

Vision

401(k)

Life insurance

Job summary

A healthcare center in Livermore is seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant to deliver therapeutic assessments, instruct patients, and collaborate with healthcare professionals. The ideal candidate will be a graduate from an accredited program and preferably have experience in skilled nursing. Responsibilities include adapting treatment programs based on patient needs and promoting daily living skills. This position offers benefits like paid sick leave, PTO, and a 401(k).

Qualifications

• Experience as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant is preferred.
• Experience in a skilled nursing setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Select therapy activities to fit patients' needs.
• Communicate with other health care professionals.
• Instruct patients in home programs and adaptive equipment.
• Evaluate daily living skills of clients.
• Maintain equipment and materials for patient use.
• Alter treatment programs for better results.
• Demonstrate therapy techniques.
• Teach emotional coping strategies to patients.
• Transport patients to therapy areas.
• Perform clerical duties and document health insurance billings.
• Order educational and treatment supplies.

Skills

Therapeutic assessments

Communication

Patient evaluation

Home program instruction

Education

Graduate of program accredited by AOTA

Job description

The Vineyards Healthcare Center is a skilled nursing facility located at 76 Fenton Street, Livermore, California. It offers 24-hour Medicare-certified care in an 83-bed facility near downtown Livermore. It has received high-performing ratings in both short-term rehabilitation and long-term care from the U.S. News & World Report. The center is committed to providing individualized, holistic care through warm and meaningful interactions, aiming to help residents achieve their best outcomes and ensure their comfort is a top priority.

The Occupational Therapy Assistant will help Occupational Therapists provide therapeutic assessments and intervention, plan, implement, and administer educational, vocational, and recreational programs to restore and enhance performance in individuals with functional impairments.

Responsible Activities

• Selects therapy activities to fit patients’ needs and capabilities. Observes and records patients’ progress, attitudes, and behavior, and maintains this information in client records.
• Communicates and collaborates with other health care professionals involved with the care of a patient.
• Instructs patients and families in home programs, basic living skills, and the care and use of adaptive equipment.
• Evaluates daily living skills and capacities of physically, developmentally or emotionally disabled clients like dressing and grooming.
• Assembles, cleans, and maintains equipment and materials for patient use.
• Alters treatment programs to obtain better results if treatment is not having the intended effect.
• Demonstrates therapy techniques such as manual and creative arts or games.
• Teaches patients how to deal constructively with their emotions.
• Transports patients to and from the occupational therapy work area.
• Performs clerical duties such as scheduling appointments, collecting data, and documenting health insurance billings.
• Orders educational and treatment supplies.

QUALIFICATIONS/SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION: Graduate of program accredited by American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA)

EXPERIENCE

• With Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant Experience is Preferred
• With Skilled Nursing Experience is Preferred

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS

Certification to practice Occupational Therapy Assistant Role

BENEFITS

• Paid sick leave
• PTO
• Vision
• 401(k)
• Life insurance

We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related condition), age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), genetic predisposition or carrier status, military or veteran status, familial status, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other status protected by law.