Temp-to-Hire COTA Therapy Assistant

Sweetwater Care; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Sweetwater Care in California is seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant to join a growing therapy team. The assistant will perform treatments and exercises to help patients recover from illnesses and injuries, developing personalized plans and teaching mobility techniques.

The role involves consulting with patients, diagnosing movement issues, developing treatment plans, supervising aides, documenting progress, and ensuring regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Licensed Occupational Therapy Assistant with active state licensure.

Responsibilities

• Consult with patients to learn about their condition and referrals.
• Diagnose movement dysfunction by observing patients as they move.
• Develop individualized treatment plans.
• Coach patients and teach therapeutic techniques to ease pain and promote healing.
• Maintain patient records by tracking goals and progress.
• Utilize standardized assessments to support clinical interventions.
• Assess progress and adjust treatments in the clinical record.
• Evaluate treatment outcomes and modify services accordingly.
• Provide consultation and counseling to patients and families.
• Communicate with supervisor and health team about progress and plans.
• Provide comprehensive discharge summaries per regulatory requirements.
• Document all regulatory information in the electronic system and keep records compliant.
• Participate in trainings, in-services and conferences.
• Able to supervise rehabilitation aides and/or students.
• Adhere to company policies and code of conduct.
• Maintain active State Licensure.

Skills

Active State Licensure

Job description

Sweetwater Care in California is seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant to join a growing therapy team. The assistant will perform treatments and exercises to help patients recover from illnesses and injuries, developing personalized plans and teaching mobility techniques.

The role involves consulting with patients, diagnosing movement issues, developing treatment plans, supervising aides, documenting progress, and ensuring regulatory compliance.