Rehabilitation OT Assistant - Patient-Centered Therapy Support

Sonoma Specialty Hospital; Sebastopol (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Part time

Job summary

Sonoma Specialty Hospital in Sebastopol, CA, is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) to join our Rehabilitation department. The role provides services to patients under the direction of an Occupational Therapist and requires collaboration with physicians.

Shifts are 8 hours, 2-3 per week, with responsibilities including treatment planning, patient instruction, documentation, and ongoing communication with the therapy team to adjust plans as needed.

Qualifications

• Must hold current California Board of Physical and Occupational Therapy certification.
• Current BLS certification (AHA compliant) required.
• Minimum 3 years’ recent experience.

Responsibilities

• Plans and implements treatment programs in conjunction with OT and physician.
• Assists the OT with exercise programs.
• Maintains ongoing communication with treating therapist regarding patient status, progress and plan.
• Notifies therapist immediately of needed program modifications based on patient performance.
• Provides clear, concise patient instruction and documents progress notes.
• Implements patient management plans and assists in continuity of care.
• Instructs and counsels patients on prescribed regimens and health maintenance.
• Maintains schedule and handles patient care load as designated by department.

Skills

Language skills

Math skills

Reasoning

Education

California Board certification

BLS (AHA) certification

Job description

Sonoma Specialty Hospital in Sebastopol, CA, is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) to join our Rehabilitation department. The role provides services to patients under the direction of an Occupational Therapist and requires collaboration with physicians.

Shifts are 8 hours, 2-3 per week, with responsibilities including treatment planning, patient instruction, documentation, and ongoing communication with the therapy team to adjust plans as needed.