Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
About The Position
Therapeutic Associates is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to join their team at the Providence St. Joseph Medical Center In-patient/Acute Rehab in Burbank, CA. This role focuses on providing 1:1 patient care and fostering strong relationships with referral sources. The position offers 1:1 clinical mentorship, leadership training, and flexible schedules. They are looking for a COTA who is flexible, team-oriented, and eager to grow in their practice, with a collaborative and supportive approach to patient care across the lifespan, from newborns to older adults, in various settings including NICU, ICU, orthopedic, neurological, oncology, and bariatric populations. The facility is divided into five specialized areas: inpatient, outpatient, acute rehab, a balance clinic, and an oncology rehab clinic, each equipped to support focused, high-quality care. The inpatient hospital includes bedside treatment and two dedicated PT gyms. Acute rehab has a shared PT/OT gym. The balance clinic utilizes a Balance Master and force plates, and the oncology rehab clinic features private lymphedema rooms, a gym, and a restorative garden. The outpatient clinic has private treatment rooms, a gym, and spaces for hand therapy and work hardening programs.
Requirements
- Current Certification as an Occupational Therapy Assistant
- Active OTA license in the state of California
- Current CPR certification.
- Commitment to top quality patient care.
- Demonstrated eagerness to advance clinical skills and develop personal leadership excellence.
- Ability to work an established schedule with flexibility according to daily clinic needs.
- Ideal candidates will embrace their role as mentor and teammate, supporting other staff as needed and fostering the advancement of Therapeutic Associates as a learning organization.
Responsibilities
- Provide occupational therapy treatments under the direction and supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist.
- Implement individualized treatment plans and modify interventions based on patient response and progress.
- Monitor patient status and communicate changes, concerns, and treatment outcomes to the Occupational Therapist and care team.
- Educate patients and families on therapeutic activities, home programs, and strategies to support recovery and independence.
- Complete timely, accurate documentation and maintain patient records in accordance with organizational and regulatory standards.
- Maintain a safe, therapeutic treatment environment and ensure equipment and supplies are clean, functional, and ready for use.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to support patient goals and deliver high-quality care.
- Assist with the supervision and training of therapy aides and students, as appropriate.
- Additional responsibilities as assigned by your leadership.
Benefits
- Continuing Education PTO (3 days annually)
- Continued Education Stipend
- Med Bridge learning subscription
- Interactive Wellness Program with rewards for balanced, healthy living
- Employee & family Physical Therapy benefits
- Parental leave
- Accrue up to 15 days of PTO (sick and vacation time)-increases over time
- 6 paid holidays, 1 charitable giving day, and up to 2 personal days
- Employees (and their families) Medical, Dental, Vision, and Insurance
- Life, AD&D and Long-Term Disability insurance
- Professional Liability Insurance
- 401(k) and profit-sharing program (Up to 5% of total compensation)
- Potential Student Loan Repayment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
