PRN COTA | Post-Acute Rehab & Independence

Gateway Post Acute in; Porterville (CA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 62,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Flexible PRN scheduling

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

Gateway Post Acute in Porterville, CA is seeking a compassionate PRN Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to join our rehabilitation team. This role offers flexible PRN scheduling and the chance to provide meaningful hands-on therapy.

You will deliver skilled OT treatments per the supervising therapist’s plan of care, help residents with activities of daily living, document care accurately, and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team on discharge planning and program development.

Qualifications

• Associate degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program required.
• Current California Occupational Therapy Assistant license in good standing required.
• Must maintain continuing education and licensure requirements.
• Current CPR/BLS certification required when applicable.
• Geriatric, post-acute care, or skilled nursing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled occupational therapy treatments according to the supervising OT’s plan of care.
• Help residents improve activities of daily living (dressing, grooming, bathing, toileting, mobility).
• Monitor responses to treatment and communicate progress or changes to the supervising OT.
• Complete accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation.
• Communicate with physicians, nurses, rehabilitation staff, residents, families, and team members.
• Participate in care conferences, rehab meetings, and discharge planning as needed.
• Educate residents and families on treatment goals, home programs, safety, and fall prevention.
• Assist with adaptive equipment and durable medical devices as needed.
• Provide training to nursing staff and in-services; follow infection control procedures.

Skills

Communication skills

Documentation skills

Time management

Independent worker

Education

Associate degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant

Tools

Net Health

PointClickCare

Job description

Gateway Post Acute in Porterville, CA is seeking a compassionate PRN Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to join our rehabilitation team. This role offers flexible PRN scheduling and the chance to provide meaningful hands-on therapy.

You will deliver skilled OT treatments per the supervising therapist’s plan of care, help residents with activities of daily living, document care accurately, and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team on discharge planning and program development.