COTA PRN

PACS

3d • $50 - $51

About The Position

Kern River Transitional Care is seeking a compassionate and motivated Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to provide resident-centered therapy services in a supportive skilled nursing environment. Working under the direction and supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist, the COTA helps residents regain independence, improve daily living skills, and achieve functional goals. This is a PRN position.

Requirements

• Associate degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program.
• Current California Occupational Therapy Assistant license that remains active, unrestricted, and in good standing.
• Satisfy all state continuing-education requirements.
• Current CPR certification, if required by licensure or facility policy.
• Strong clinical, organizational, communication, and time-management skills.
• Ability to understand and follow written, verbal, diagrammed, and scheduled instructions.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with residents, families, therapists, nursing staff, and other healthcare professionals.

Nice To Haves

• Skilled nursing, rehabilitation, or long-term care experience preferred.
• Experience with Net Health, PointClickCare, or similar electronic documentation systems preferred.
• New graduates who meet licensing requirements are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Provide occupational therapy treatments as directed by the supervising Occupational Therapist.
• Follow individualized plans of care designed to improve residents’ independence with activities of daily living.
• Complete timely, accurate, and compliant clinical documentation in accordance with facility, regulatory, and third-party payer requirements.
• Communicate regularly with the supervising Occupational Therapist about resident progress, response to treatment, goals, and changes in condition.
• Collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, rehabilitation professionals, residents, and families regarding treatment and discharge planning.
• Participate in resident care conferences and rehabilitation meetings as needed.
• Assist the nursing department with training Restorative Nursing Assistants.
• Educate residents, families, and caregivers about treatment goals, home exercise and maintenance programs, safety techniques, and fall-prevention strategies.
• Recommend and assist with obtaining adaptive equipment, splints, assistive devices, elevated toilet seats, grab bars, and other durable medical equipment.
• Provide staff training and in-service education as needed.
• Maintain a clean and safe treatment environment by following infection-control, safety, and equipment-maintenance protocols.
• Report damaged or malfunctioning equipment promptly.
• Participate in quality-assurance, performance-improvement, and rehabilitation program-development initiatives.
• Protect the confidentiality of resident and company information.
• Maintain positive, professional relationships with residents, families, colleagues, and facility staff.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive pay of $50+ per hour, based on experience
• Supportive rehabilitation and interdisciplinary teams
• Meaningful work helping residents regain independence and improve their quality of life

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree