Occupational Therapist Assistant / COTA

Rehab Without Walls Neuro Rehabilitation•San Luis Obispo, CA

2d•$42 - $50•Hybrid

About The Position

Rehab Without Walls Neuro Rehabilitation is seeking an experienced COTA (Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant) who is enthusiastic about providing functional rehabilitation in home and community settings. This role involves treating clients in real-life experiences such as cooking, navigating public spaces, and participating in community activities. The ideal candidate thrives in an autonomous setting while valuing collaboration within a dynamic team of therapists. Rehab Without Walls is a revolutionary neurorehabilitation program that moves individuals outside of institutional settings into their natural home and community environment. It is designed to help people who have experienced brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, or strokes regain functional capabilities by providing care in the home, community, workplace, or school, promoting greater health and improving functional skills and independence.

Requirements

Degree from a certified occupational therapy assistant training program
Current Occupational Therapist Assistant certification
Knowledge of complex neurologic injury and neuro-rehabilitation techniques
Minimum of 2 years of clinical experience assisting in the assessment and management of traumatic brain injury or related neurological conditions
Current CPR certification
Knowledge of complex neurologic injury and orthopedic rehabilitation techniques

Responsibilities

Assisting the Occupational Therapist in the implementation of vocational and educational activities designed to restore and reinforce individuals' task performance and promote their overall health and self-sufficiency
Designing and adapting equipment for working and living environments, including fabricating assistive devices to improve participation in the program and/or community
Conducting community reintegration activities to assist individuals with their occupational therapy needs during physical activity
Providing training to individuals and any others involved in their rehabilitation, and documenting results of the training
Supporting individuals' plan of treatment by documenting and reporting status changes to the rehabilitation specialist, clinical coordinator, attending physician, and other treatment team members as appropriate
Other duties as assigned