COTA Per Diem

PACS • Clovis, CA

4d • $42 - $45

About The Position

Willow Creek Health Care Center is seeking a compassionate and motivated per-diem Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join its rehabilitation team. Under the direction and supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist, the COTA provides skilled treatment to help residents improve activities of daily living, functional independence, and quality of life. The position works with residents in a resident-centered rehabilitation environment and collaborates with families, facility staff, and healthcare partners. The role requires a flexible per-diem schedule based on resident and facility needs.

Requirements

• Associate degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program.
• Current California Occupational Therapy Assistant license in good standing.
• Current CPR certification when required by licensure or facility policy.
• Knowledge of activities of daily living, adaptive equipment, resident safety, and fall-prevention techniques.
• Strong clinical reasoning, communication, organization, and time-management skills.
• Ability to follow treatment plans and work effectively under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist.
• Must satisfy all continuing-education and professional licensure requirements.
• Ability to work a flexible per-diem schedule based on resident and facility needs.

Nice To Haves

• Skilled nursing, long-term care, geriatric, or post-acute rehabilitation experience.
• Proficiency with electronic documentation systems such as Net Health and PointClickCare.

Responsibilities

• Provide occupational therapy treatment according to the supervising Occupational Therapist’s plan of care.
• Assist residents with therapeutic activities that support mobility, coordination, strength, cognition, self-care, and daily living skills.
• Monitor residents’ responses to treatment and communicate progress, concerns, or changes to the supervising Occupational Therapist.
• Complete timely, accurate, and compliant treatment documentation.
• Follow facility, governmental, professional, and third-party payer requirements.
• Communicate with physicians, nursing staff, rehabilitation professionals, residents, and families regarding progress, goals, and discharge planning.
• Participate in resident-care conferences, rehabilitation meetings, and interdisciplinary discussions as needed.
• Educate residents, families, and caregivers regarding treatment goals, home exercise programs, safety techniques, fall prevention, and maintenance programs.
• Assist the Nursing Department with training Restorative Aides when requested.
• Provide staff education and in-service training as appropriate.
• Recommend and assist with obtaining adaptive equipment and durable medical equipment that support independence with activities of daily living.
• Assist with splints, assistive devices, elevated toilet seats, grab bars, and other appropriate equipment under the Occupational Therapist’s direction.
• Maintain a safe treatment environment by following infection-control, safety, and equipment-maintenance procedures.
• Report damaged or malfunctioning rehabilitation equipment promptly.
• Contribute to quality-assurance, performance-improvement, and rehabilitation-program initiatives.
• Maintain confidentiality of resident, employee, and company information.
• Develop positive and professional relationships with residents, families, coworkers, and healthcare partners.
• Perform additional duties within the COTA scope of practice as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive pay of $42.00–$45.00 per hour.
• Flexible per-diem scheduling.
• Supportive rehabilitation and interdisciplinary teams.
• Professional-development opportunities.
• Collaborative, resident-centered work environment.
• Rewarding work that helps residents regain function and independence. Benefits are subject to eligibility requirements and facility policy.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Associate degree