Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant - COTA - Part Time

Ernest Health • Bakersfield, CA

4h • Onsite

About The Position

Central California Rehabilitation Hospital in Bakersfield, California, is seeking a part-time Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join its patient-care team. The hospital provides inpatient rehabilitation services for people recovering from strokes, brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, amputations, and complex orthopedic conditions. It offers physical, occupational, speech, and other therapies in an encouraging environment with private rooms and equipped therapy gyms.

Under the direction of an occupational therapist, the COTA provides rehabilitative services to individuals with physical impairments, monitors patients’ programs, and records their progress for the occupational therapist. The role integrates the hospital’s mission and Guiding Principles into daily practice.

The stated hourly wage range is $39.75 to $47.50. Compensation decisions consider factors such as skills, experience, education, training, licensure, certifications, and organizational needs.

Requirements

• Current COTA licensure as required by state guidelines.
• Current Basic Life Support/CPR card.
• Demonstrated critical-thinking skills, including using logic and reasoning to evaluate alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
• Understanding of treatment costs and financial support as they relate to quality and efficiency.
• Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures.
• Ability to maintain quality, safety, and infection-control standards.
• General computer skills, including data entry, word processing, email, and record management.
• Effective organizational and time-management skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to work closely and professionally with others.
• Ability to move quickly between tasks and prioritize tasks.
• Ability to use appropriate equipment necessary for the job.

Nice To Haves

• One year of direct patient-care experience in a rehabilitation hospital setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide rehabilitative services to individuals with physical impairments under the direction of an occupational therapist.
• Monitor patients’ programs.
• Record patients’ progress for the occupational therapist.
• Integrate the hospital’s mission and Guiding Principles into daily practice.

Benefits

• PPO and High Deductible medical plan options.
• Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account options.
• Dental and vision coverage.
• 401(k) with employer matching.
• Life insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Wellness program with quarterly challenges and participation incentives.
• Earned Time Off, with vacation time accruing from the start date.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed