Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)-Full Time

PACS • Santa Rosa, NM

1d • $58 - $61 • Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant assists the Staff Occupational Therapist with resident-related activities and direct resident care at Santa Rosa Post Acute in Santa Rosa, California. This is a full-time, in-person position paying $58–$61 per hour. Full-time new hires are eligible for a $2,000 sign-on bonus, paid in two installments: 50% after 45 days of continuous employment and 50% after 90 days. Each payment requires the employee to remain actively employed and in good standing when it is due.

The position involves delivering treatment as directed by an Occupational Therapist, documenting care accurately and promptly, maintaining a safe treatment environment, and communicating with the supervising therapist and care team. The assistant also supports resident and caregiver education, staff training, equipment needs, quality initiatives, and rehabilitation program development.

The role requires an associate degree from an accredited COTA program and a current state license as an Occupational Therapist Assistant. Continuing education requirements must be met, and the license must remain in good standing. The employee must be able to meet the physical demands of resident care and equipment handling. The work environment is typically low to moderate in noise; reasonable accommodations may be made in accordance with applicable law.

Requirements

• Associate degree from an accredited COTA program.
• Proficiency with computer skills, including inputting data into Net Health and Point Click Care.
• Licensed as an Occupational Therapist Assistant in the state.
• Meet continuing education requirements under state practices and maintain a license in good standing with the state board.
• Read technical procedures and comprehend policy and procedure manuals.
• Effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, coworkers, and families.
• Apply mathematical concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Solve practical problems and interpret instructions provided in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Meet the physical demands of the position, including frequent standing and walking; occasional sitting and other listed movements; and lifting, pushing, pulling, reaching, and manipulating objects and equipment.
• Communicate effectively, including talking and hearing, and perceive and respond to tactile, auditory, and visual environmental cues.
• Assist, support, and transport residents in accordance with safe resident handling practices.

Nice To Haves

• Additional certification as appropriate per facility.
• CPR certification, if required by licensure.

Responsibilities

• Treat residents as directed by the Occupational Therapist.
• Complete timely, accurate, and compliant documentation in accordance with facility, governmental, and third-party payer requirements.
• Maintain a safe treatment environment by following infection control, safety, and equipment maintenance protocols.
• Participate in Resident Care conferences and/or Rehabilitation meetings as needed.
• Assist the nursing department with training Restorative Aides.
• Communicate routinely with the supervising occupational therapist to provide timely updates to physicians, nursing staff, the interdisciplinary team, residents, and families regarding progress, goals, and discharge planning.
• Provide in-services on training programs for other facility staff as needed.
• Educate residents, families, and caregivers on treatment goals, home exercise programs, maintenance programs, safety techniques, and fall prevention strategies.
• Recommend and facilitate ordering necessary durable medical equipment to support residents' independence in activities of daily living, including adaptive equipment, splints, assistive devices, elevated toilet seats, and grab bars.
• Maintain confidentiality of resident and company information.
• Report department equipment problems so equipment can be maintained in good working order.
• Contribute to quality assurance, performance improvement initiatives, and facility rehabilitation program development as assigned.
• Relate positively, effectively, and appropriately with residents, families, staff, and professional colleagues.

Benefits

• $2,000 sign-on bonus for eligible full-time new hires, paid in two installments after 45 and 90 days of continuous employment, contingent on active employment and good standing.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree