Transformative COTA: Rehab & Mobility Specialist

Sweetwater Care; Porterville (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Sweetwater Care in Porterville, CA seeks a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to implement rehabilitation plans and guide patients through therapeutic exercises to improve mobility.

You will assess patients, develop individualized treatment plans, and document progress in the electronic records, while ensuring regulatory compliance. The role requires active licensure and collaboration with therapists, families, and care teams, with opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Active state licensure is required.
• COTA certification is required.
• Documentation is completed in an electronic system.

Responsibilities

• Consult with patients to learn about their condition and review history.
• Diagnose movement dysfunction by observation.
• Develop individualized treatment plans.
• Coach patients and teach therapeutic massage to ease pain.
• Maintain patient records and track goals.
• Communicate progress with the health team.
• Provide discharge summaries per requirements.
• Supervise rehabilitation aides and students as needed.
• Participate in trainings and conferences.
• Adhere to company policies and code of conduct.

Skills

Patient assessment

Treatment planning

Therapeutic massage coaching

Education

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) certification

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Sweetwater Care in Porterville, CA seeks a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to implement rehabilitation plans and guide patients through therapeutic exercises to improve mobility.

You will assess patients, develop individualized treatment plans, and document progress in the electronic records, while ensuring regulatory compliance. The role requires active licensure and collaboration with therapists, families, and care teams, with opportunities for professional growth.