Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)

Leaps & Bounds Pediatric Therapy Inc • Norco, CA

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

Leaps & Bounds Pediatric Therapy is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) to join their multidisciplinary team. This role focuses on providing one-on-one treatment to children in a collaborative and positive practice environment. The practice offers Physical, Occupational, and Speech therapy services in a clinical setting and incorporates hippotherapy. Leaps & Bounds prioritizes the family-centered approach, aiming to help children achieve their therapy goals and improve the quality of life for families. The company is expanding and offers opportunities for professional and personal growth, with substantial support, training, and continuing education opportunities. Collaboration between disciplines is highly encouraged to help children reach their full potential.

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
• Have a desire to continue to grow as a professional
• Regularly stand, bend, stoop, lift and move intermittently during shift
• Must be able to lift up to a minimum of 50lbs
• Must be able to push or pull wheeled items over 100lbs.

Nice To Haves

• Pediatric experience a plus!

Responsibilities

• Provide direct occupational therapy to children and follows documented treatment plans or protocols.
• Help patients accomplish goals outlined in the treatment plan to increase independence in activities of daily living skills by administering therapeutic activities, therapeutic exercises, and sensory skills.
• Document patient performance such as tallying data.
• Prepare therapy materials and/or equipment for use in therapy activities.
• Adapt or modify materials and equipment as determined by the needs of the patient.
• May work in a variety of settings including clinic, ranch, or telehealth services.
• Communicate effectively in both oral and written formats.
• Collaborate with team members of other disciplines as well as administrative staff.
• Comply with federal, state, and local legal and professional requirements.
• Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Assure continuation of therapeutic plan following discharge by designing home exercise programs, instructing patients, families, and caregivers in home exercise programs, and recommending/providing assistive equipment with the primary occupational therapist.
• Follow company policies and procedures.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision & life insurance
• 401k with a 4% match
• Student Loan Contributions
• Accruing PTO
• 6 paid holidays
• Paid sick days
• Productivity bonus structure
• Continuing education credits.
• Weekly meetings with your supervisor and department for ongoing support and collaboration.
• Substantial in-house opportunities for growth and development, as well as collaboration with our dynamic team.
• Casual Fridays
• Fun company events

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed