Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
About The Position
The Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) is a key member of WelbeHealth’s interdisciplinary team, collaborating with the Rehabilitation team to implement care plans and provide condition updates to the clinical team. Under the direction of an Occupational Therapist, the COTA provides restorative and rehabilitative occupational therapy services to participants at the center and in their homes, supporting independence, safety, and performance of activities of daily living (ADLs). The role offers lower patient volumes, long-term participant relationships, collaboration across therapy and clinical disciplines, and no after-hours documentation. The position serves frail, elderly participants with complex needs. Compensation consists of base salary plus bonus, with an advertised range of $38.74–$49.13 USD. A sign-on bonus of up to $5,000 is also advertised.
Requirements
- Associate degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) from an accredited program.
- Valid California OTA license or proof of license eligibility.
- OTA knowledge necessary to treat frail, elderly participants with complex needs.
Nice To Haves
- Outpatient, acute, inpatient, or skilled nursing experience.
Responsibilities
- Administer participant treatment programs established by the Occupational Therapist.
- Assist the Occupational Therapist in obtaining vital signs, ranges of motion, and strength testing.
- Coordinate with other members of the Rehabilitation team to implement activities and programs based on participants’ individual treatment plans.
- Schedule participants’ treatments and clinical visits, and handle billing.
- Document occupational therapy interventions in accordance with established care plans, including use of devices, techniques, and activities to promote muscle re-education, perceptual-motor and cognitive function, balance, endurance, and other factors affecting independence in performing ADLs.
- Provide condition updates to the clinical team.
Benefits
- Medical insurance coverage, including medical, dental, and vision.
- 17 days of personal time off (PTO).
- 12 observed holidays annually.
- 6 sick days.
- 401(k) savings plan with employer match.
- Base pay plus bonus.
- Unlimited continuing education units (CEUs) through MedBridge.
- Comprehensive healthcare coverage and additional benefits.
- Up to $5,000 sign-on bonus.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
