Occupational Therapy Assistant-COTA at Cottonwood Healthcare Center Woodland, CA

Itlearn360; Woodland (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Itlearn360 is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant for a full-time role at Cottonwood Healthcare Center in Woodland, CA. In this pivotal position, you will assist clients in rehabilitation, improving their quality of life and working closely with a licensed occupational therapist. Applicants must be licensed and certified, with an associate degree required for the role. Join a dedicated team at a leading skilled nursing facility committed to excellence in care and community service.

Qualifications

• Must hold a license for the NBCOT COTA certification.
• Valid BLS Certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with rehabilitative services under a licensed therapist's supervision.
• Document patient progress and maintain accurate records.
• Ensure compliance with safety and professional standards.

Skills

Knowledge of physiology and health promotion

Ability to create a safe and effective environment

Motivational skills

Good organization

Strong bedside manner

Patient service skills

Experience with healthcare administration

Education

Associate degree for physical therapy assistant

Job description

Occupational Therapy Assistant-COTA job at Cottonwood Healthcare Center. Woodland, CA. Full-Time

Cottonwood Post Acute Rehab is seeking a per diem Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant to join our rehab team! This is an in-house opportunity at a beautiful facility in Woodland, CA, dedicated to serving our local community. We offer excellent benefits and supportive administration.

Our mission is to provide compassionate, professional care, nurturing life, and promoting individuals' ability to thrive. We seek an individual committed to this mission to help us deliver exceptional quality of care.

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Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant Requirements:

• Pass a state-administered exam and hold a license for the NBCOT COTA certification.
• Valid BLS Certification.

Job Responsibilities:

• Assist occupational therapy clients by providing rehabilitative services to individuals with various impairments.
• Work under the supervision of a licensed occupational therapist.
• Verify client information through interviews, reviewing medical history, and confirming treatment goals.
• Help clients improve their quality of life by compensating for limitations, such as enhancing motor skills or teaching independence skills.
• Follow treatment plans developed with the occupational therapist, teaching techniques for movement, stretching, and muscle flexibility.
• Monitor activities, ensure correct performance, and report any issues to the therapist.
• Maintain patient records by documenting progress.
• Record billing information for services rendered.
• Ensure a safe and healthy work environment by following standards and regulations.
• Adhere to professional, legal, and accreditation standards to protect and enhance the occupational therapy practice.
• Contribute to the reputation of occupational therapy by taking ownership of tasks and seeking opportunities for improvement.

Qualifications / Skills:

• Knowledge of physiology and health promotion.
• Ability to create a safe and effective environment.
• Motivational skills and good organization.
• Strong bedside manner and patient service skills.
• Experience with healthcare administration, documentation, and communication.
• Educational requirement: Associate degree for physical therapy assistant.
• Licensing or certification as required by state.

We are a skilled nursing facility committed to serving others, nurturing life, and promoting individual thriving. As a top-tier, 24-hour nursing home in Sacramento, California, we pride ourselves on providing state-of-the-art rehabilitation and nursing services.