Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant - La Quinta, California

Intermedia Group • La Quinta, CA

117d • $74,880 - $98,508

About The Position

The Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) will be a key member of the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT), assisting with care planning and providing condition updates to the rest of the clinical team. Under the direction of an occupational therapist, the COTA is accountable for assisting with performing tests and providing restorative and rehabilitative occupational therapy services to participants at the center and at home to maximize participant independence, safety, and enhance performance of Activities of Daily Living (ADLs). The Occupational Therapist Assistant will work with other members of the rehabilitation team to implement the plan of care established by the Occupational Therapist.

Requirements

• Associate degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant from an Accredited Program
• The qualifying Occupational Therapy Assistant Degree earned outside of the US must be evaluated to the US equivalent to a Degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant
• Valid California Occupational Therapy Assistant License, or proof of License eligibility
• Reliable means of transportation
• Minimum of two (2) years of Occupational Therapy Assistant experience in a clinical setting with a frail or elderly population
• Occupational Therapy Assistant knowledge necessary to treat frail, elderly participants with complex needs

Responsibilities

• Administer participant's treatment programs as established by the occupational therapist
• Assist occupational therapist in obtaining vital signs, range of motion and strength testing
• Coordinate with other members of the rehabilitation team to implement activities and programs based on the participant's individual treatment plans
• Handle scheduling of participants treatment, clinical visits, and billing
• Track and maintain maintenance for equipment
• Deliver and document occupational therapy interventions in accordance with the Occupational Therapist's established care plans including but not limited to the use of devices, techniques, activities to promote muscle re-education, perceptual-motor and cognitive function, balance and endurance, and other factors affecting the level of independence in performing ADLs

Benefits

• Medical insurance coverage (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• Work/life balance - 17 days of personal time off (PTO), 12 holidays observed annually and sick time
• 401 K savings + match
• Total compensation includes base, bonus, and equity
• And additional benefits

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Associate degree