On-Call COTA: Flexible Rehab Support & Training

PACS Group; Lancaster (CA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

PACS Group is hiring a Staff Occupational Therapist Assistant in Lancaster, CA to support the Staff Occupational Therapist with resident care and related activities. The role emphasizes safe, compassionate care and assists with treatment planning under supervision.

Key duties include documenting accurately, maintaining infection-control standards, educating residents and families, and coordinating with the interdisciplinary team for discharge planning and functional goals.

Qualifications

• Associate degree from an accredited COTA program.
• Proficient in computer skills such as Net Health and Point Click Care.

Responsibilities

• Treat residents as directed by the Occupational Therapist.
• Complete timely, accurate, and compliant documentation per facility and payer requirements.
• Maintain a safe treatment environment following infection control and safety protocols.
• Participate in Resident Care conferences and Rehabilitation meetings as needed.
• Assist nursing with training of Restorative Aides.
• Communicate with supervising OT to update physicians and staff on progress and goals.
• Educate residents and families on treatment goals and home exercise programs.
• Support ordering durable medical equipment to aid independence in ADLs.

Skills

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Clinical documentation

Infection control

Education

Associate Degree in COTA

Tools

Net Health

Point Click Care

Job description

PACS Group is hiring a Staff Occupational Therapist Assistant in Lancaster, CA to support the Staff Occupational Therapist with resident care and related activities. The role emphasizes safe, compassionate care and assists with treatment planning under supervision.

Key duties include documenting accurately, maintaining infection-control standards, educating residents and families, and coordinating with the interdisciplinary team for discharge planning and functional goals.