Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)
About The Position
Leaps & Bounds Pediatric Therapy is seeking a licensed Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) to join its multidisciplinary outpatient pediatric private practice in Norco and Corona, California. The practice provides physical, occupational, and speech therapy in clinical settings and on a ranch, including hippotherapy as part of comprehensive, evidence-based care. The team centers families, celebrates all abilities, and emphasizes collaboration, inclusiveness, positivity, and professional growth. Employees receive substantial support and training, including continuing education opportunities and collaboration across disciplines. The COTA provides direct occupational therapy to children in accordance with documented treatment plans or protocols, supports children in achieving greater independence in activities of daily living, documents patient performance, and prepares or adapts therapy materials and equipment. Services may be provided in a clinic, on the ranch, or through telehealth. The position also involves collaboration with clinical and administrative colleagues, communication with patients and families, and helping maintain therapeutic plans after discharge through home exercise programs and assistive equipment in coordination with the primary occupational therapist. The stated compensation range is $66,650 to $79,040 per year, with an opportunity to earn weekly bonuses.
Requirements
- Possess a valid California COTA license.
- Clear Livescan.
- TB test.
- CPR Healthcare Provider Card.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Flexibility.
- Strong team-player skills.
- Desire to continue growing as a professional.
- Regularly stand, bend, stoop, lift, and move intermittently during the shift.
- Ability to lift at least 50 pounds.
- Ability to push or pull wheeled items weighing over 100 pounds.
Nice To Haves
- Pediatric experience.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct occupational therapy to children and follow documented treatment plans or protocols.
- Help patients achieve treatment-plan goals and increase independence in activities of daily living through therapeutic activities, exercises, and sensory skills.
- Document patient performance, including tallying data.
- Prepare therapy materials and equipment for therapy activities.
- Adapt or modify materials and equipment to meet patient needs.
- Work in clinic, ranch, or telehealth settings as needed.
- Communicate effectively in oral and written formats.
- Collaborate with members of other disciplines and administrative staff.
- Comply with applicable federal, state, and local legal and professional requirements.
- Contribute to team efforts and accomplish related duties as needed.
- Support continuation of therapeutic plans after discharge by designing home exercise programs, instructing patients, families, and caregivers, and recommending or providing assistive equipment in coordination with the primary occupational therapist.
- Follow company policies and procedures.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
- 401(k) with a 4% match.
- Student loan contributions.
- Accruing paid time off.
- Six paid holidays.
- Paid sick days.
- Productivity bonus structure and opportunity to earn weekly bonuses.
- Continuing education credits.
- Weekly meetings with a supervisor and department for ongoing support and collaboration.
- In-house opportunities for growth and development.
- Casual Fridays.
- Company events.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
