COTA PRN

PACS

8d•$50 - $52•Onsite

About The Position

Kern River Transitional Care Center is seeking a compassionate and motivated Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join our rehabilitation team on a PRN basis. This position works under the direction of a licensed Occupational Therapist to provide skilled treatment that helps residents improve independence, safety, mobility, and participation in daily activities.

Requirements

Associate degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program.
Proficiency with electronic documentation and healthcare software.
Current Occupational Therapy Assistant license in the State of California.
License must remain active and in good standing with the applicable state licensing board.
Must meet all state continuing education requirements.
Current CPR certification, if required by licensure or facility policy.
Ability to read and understand technical procedures, treatment plans, and facility policies.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from residents, families, managers, and coworkers.
Ability to apply fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Strong clinical reasoning and problem-solving abilities.
Ability to interpret written, oral, diagrammed, and scheduled instructions.
Strong communication, documentation, organization, and time-management skills.
Ability to work independently while maintaining regular communication with the supervising Occupational Therapist.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in skilled nursing, long-term care, rehabilitation, or post-acute care preferred.
Experience with Net Health and PointClickCare preferred.
Additional certifications may be required based on facility needs.

Responsibilities

Provide occupational therapy treatments as directed by the supervising Occupational Therapist.
Follow established plans of care and report resident progress, concerns, and changes in condition.
Complete timely, accurate, and compliant clinical 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, rehabilitation meetings, and interdisciplinary team meetings as needed.
Assist the nursing department with training and education for Restorative Nursing Assistants.
Communicate regularly with the supervising Occupational Therapist regarding resident progress, treatment goals, physician updates, discharge planning, and changes in condition.
Collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, rehabilitation professionals, residents, families, and caregivers.
Provide in-service training and education to facility staff as needed.
Educate residents, families, and caregivers regarding treatment goals, home exercise programs, maintenance programs, safety techniques, and fall-prevention strategies.
Recommend and assist with obtaining durable medical equipment and adaptive devices to improve resident independence with activities of daily living.
Assist with adaptive equipment, splints, assistive devices, elevated toilet seats, grab bars, and other recommended equipment.
Maintain the confidentiality of resident, employee, and company information.
Report damaged or malfunctioning rehabilitation equipment so it can be repaired or removed from service.
Contribute to quality assurance, performance improvement initiatives, and rehabilitation program development.
Establish positive and professional relationships with residents, families, coworkers, and professional colleagues.
Perform additional duties as assigned by the supervising Occupational Therapist or Director of Rehabilitation.