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COTA- Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

$34 - $36 per hour

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Overview

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

Location: 11515 El Camino Real Ste 130, San Diego, CA 92130

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7am-12pm

Compensation: $34-$36/hour (based on experience)

Our outpatient center in Del Mar is seeking a licensed COTA to provide quality patient care. We take pride in creating an exceptional patient experience, helping all of our patients get back to athletics, work, life, and the things they love. The ideal candidate will work mostly with hand therapy patients. Experience in hand therapy is required. Best practices and evidence-based programs are utilized for individualized patient care. Our clinics are fully equipped to provide care to patients ranging from post-surgical, and non-operative to work conditioning. If you are looking for a stable company with an active, growing national hand therapy program, apply today!

*1 year of experience required*

Responsibilities
  • Under the direction of the licensed occupational therapist, optimize the functional abilities and skills of patients.
  • Teach clients new ways of approaching tasks and educate them on how to break down activities into achievable components
  • Ensure delivery of high-quality patient care services.
  • Observe, note, and report on the progress of long and short-term treatment goals
  • Ensure proper documentation of patient care.
  • Maintain professional standards through compliance with quality assurance policies/ procedures as well as applicable regulations and corporate policies
Qualifications
  • Must be a graduate of an ACOTA accredited occupational therapy assistant (OTA) program
  • National registration and state COTA licensure or registration REQUIRED
  • Must have previous experience working with hand therapy patients
  • Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification
  • Valid state driver’s license
Additional Data

Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans

Vacancy posted 9 hours ago
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