Occupational Therapist Assistant

Staff Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) | Full-time or PRN

Setting: Skilled nursing facility

*Must have a California occupational therapy assistant license or be in the process of obtaining one.

*Will not consider CNA candidates

*We are unable to offer visa sponsorship.

Description:

Under the supervision of the Occupational Therapist, you will implement the resident's plan for rehabilitation. Help mentally and/or physically impaired residents to participate in tasks to restore, reinforce, and enhance their performance.

Responsibilities

• Implement the resident's plan for rehabilitation.
• Communicate resident progress or problems to supervisor and other team members; instruct resident's family or nursing staff in follow-through programs.
• Assist with resident scheduling and post charges daily to resident records.
• Document resident care in accordance with regulatory, licensing, payer and accrediting requirements.
• Maintain equipment and work area in a safe and clean condition.
• Handle job responsibilities in accordance with the appropriate professional standards and applicable state/federal laws.

REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Certification:

• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program culminating in an associate’s degree.
• Current and valid state OTA license in the California. If recently graduated, in the process of obtaining one.
• CPR certification.

Work Experience:

• 1 years acute care and/or skilled nursing facility experience (Preferred). New graduates welcome to apply.

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