Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)
About The Position
Leaps & Bounds Pediatric Therapy is hiring a licensed Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) for its multidisciplinary outpatient pediatric private practice in Norco and Corona, California. The practice provides physical, occupational, and speech therapy in a traditional clinical setting and on a ranch, where hippotherapy may be incorporated into evidence-based treatment plans. Services may also be provided through telehealth. The COTA provides direct occupational therapy to children, following documented treatment plans and supporting patients’ independence in activities of daily living. The role involves preparing and adapting therapy materials and equipment, recording patient performance, collaborating with other disciplines and administrative staff, and supporting continuation of therapy plans after discharge. The employer describes a collaborative, inclusive workplace with substantial support and training, continuing education, and opportunities for professional growth.
Requirements
- Possess a valid California COTA license.
- Clear Livescan.
- TB test.
- CPR Healthcare Provider Card.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Flexibility.
- Be a strong team player.
- Desire to continue growing as a professional.
- Regularly stand, bend, stoop, lift, and move intermittently during the shift.
- Ability to lift at least 50 pounds.
- Ability to push or pull wheeled items weighing over 100 pounds.
Nice To Haves
- Pediatric experience.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct occupational therapy to children and follow documented treatment plans or protocols.
- Help patients work toward treatment-plan goals and increase independence in activities of daily living through therapeutic activities, therapeutic exercises, and sensory skills.
- Document patient performance, including tallying data.
- Prepare therapy materials and equipment for use in therapy activities.
- Adapt or modify materials and equipment to meet patient needs.
- Work in settings that may include the clinic, ranch, or telehealth.
- Communicate effectively in oral and written formats.
- Collaborate with team members from other disciplines and with administrative staff.
- Comply with federal, state, and local legal and professional requirements.
- Contribute to the team by completing related work as needed.
- Support continuation of therapeutic plans after discharge by designing home exercise programs, instructing patients, families, and caregivers, and recommending or providing assistive equipment in coordination with the primary occupational therapist.
- Follow company policies and procedures.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
- 401(k) with a 4% match.
- Student loan contributions.
- Accruing paid time off.
- Six paid holidays.
- Paid sick days.
- Productivity bonus structure and opportunity to earn a weekly bonus.
- Continuing education credits.
- Weekly meetings with supervisor and department for ongoing support and collaboration.
- In-house opportunities for growth and development.
- Casual Fridays.
- Company events.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
