Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

Job Description

Job Description

Join our dedicated healthcare team as a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) and make a meaningful impact by providing compassionate care to those in need.

Clearwater Healthcare Center is located at Stockton. It has 120 beds. Our mission is to provide compassionate, high-quality care to our residents, promoting their health and well-being through innovative services and a commitment to excellence.

WHY JOIN US?

At Clearwater Healthcare Center, we offer a rewarding career where your commitment to excellence improves the lives of our residents. We prioritize a supportive, collaborative environment with opportunities for professional growth and competitive benefits. By joining our team, you’ll be part of a community that values your contributions and celebrates the positive impact you make every day.

The Occupational Therapy Assistant will help Occupational Therapists provide therapeutic assessments and intervention, plan, implement, and administer educational, vocational, and recreational programs to restore and enhance performance in individuals with functional impairments.

• Selects therapy activities to fit patients’ needs and capabilities. Observes and records patients’ progress, attitudes, and behavior, and maintains this information in client records.

• Communicates and collaborates with other health care professionals involved with the care of a patient.

• Instructs patients and families in home programs, basic living skills, and the care and use of adaptive equipment.

• Evaluates daily living skills and capacities of physically, developmentally or emotionally disabled clients like dressing and grooming.

• Assembles, cleans, and maintains equipment and materials for patient use.

• Alters treatment programs to obtain better results if treatment is not having the intended effect.

• Demonstrates therapy techniques such as manual and creative arts or games.

• Teaches patients how to deal constructively with their emotions.

• Transports patients to and from the occupational therapy work area.

• Performs clerical duties such as scheduling appointments, collecting data, and documenting health insurance billings.

• Orders educational and treatment supplies.

QUALIFICATIONS/SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS:

1. EDUCATION: Graduate of program accredited by American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA)

2. EXPERIENCE:

• With Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant Experience is Preferred

• With Skilled Nursing Experience is Preferred

1. LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS: Certification to practice Occupational Therapy Assistant Role

2. SHIFT: Open for Full-Time or PRN

BENEFITS:

• $2500 Sign-On Bonus

• $5,000 Retention Bonus

• Relocation Assistance

• Referral Bonus

• Paid sick leave

• PTO

• Dental

• Vision

• 401(k)

• Healthcare insurance

• Life insurance

We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related condition), age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), genetic predisposition or carrier status, military or veteran status, familial status, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other status protected by law.

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Open for Full-Time or PRN