Job Summary
Job Description
Hiring! Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant in Palm Desert, California
Our team is looking for a Certified occupational therapy assistant (COTA) who will be expected to plan, organize, and conduct pediatric occupational therapy programs to facilitate growth in sensory-motor development.
Job Type: Full Time
Work Hours: Monday to Friday, 9 AM – 5 PM
Compensation: $100,000 – $120,000 per year + benefits
Patient Volume: 2 patients per hour schedule
About the position:
- The Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant provides coordinated occupational therapy to patients in their place of residence under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist.
- Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provide occupational therapy to patients unable to perform daily tasks due to an illness or injury
- Work as part of a home health team which may include an RN, LPN, CNA, HHA, PT, and SLP, focused on the patient’s plan of care and personal goals
- Assess patient, observe deficits, establish therapy goals, and document progress
- Assist patient with exercises to improve fine motor skills and coordination
- Suggest adaptive equipment such as grab bars and shower chairs to offer added support
- Assess fall risks and introduce strategies to improve home safety
- Educate patient and family on the plan of care, exercises, goals, and self-care
Qualifications:
- Graduate from an Accredited Collegiate Occupational Therapy Assistant Program with a Science or Applied Science Degree
- Current licensure in the state of practice as an Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) or Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)
- 1 year of experience as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant is preferred
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Proof of current CPR and Hepatitis profile
Benefits
- Competitive salary based on experience
- $401k Options
- Knowledge of physical therapy equipment and techniques used for various conditions
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage time effectively in a fast-paced environment
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