COTA Per Diem

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) - Per Diem

Willow Creek Health Care Center
Pay Range: $42.00-$45.00 per hour
Help Residents Regain Independence

Willow Creek Health Care Center is seeking a compassionate and motivated Per Diem Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join our rehabilitation team.

Under the direction and supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist, the COTA provides skilled treatment designed to help residents improve their ability to perform activities of daily living, enhance functional independence, and achieve their highest practicable quality of life.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities


* Provide occupational therapy treatment according to the supervising Occupational Therapist's plan of care.


* Assist residents with therapeutic activities that support mobility, coordination, strength, cognition, self-care, and daily living skills.


* Monitor residents' responses to treatment and promptly communicate progress, concerns, or changes to the supervising Occupational Therapist.


* Complete timely, accurate, and compliant treatment documentation.


* Follow facility, governmental, professional, and third-party payer requirements.


* Communicate with physicians, nursing staff, rehabilitation professionals, residents, and families regarding progress, goals, and discharge planning.


* Participate in resident-care conferences, rehabilitation meetings, and interdisciplinary discussions as needed.


* Educate residents, families, and caregivers regarding treatment goals, home exercise programs, safety techniques, fall prevention, and maintenance programs.


* Assist the Nursing Department with training Restorative Aides when requested.


* Provide staff education and in-service training as appropriate.


* Recommend and assist with obtaining adaptive equipment and durable medical equipment that support independence with activities of daily living.


* Assist with splints, assistive devices, elevated toilet seats, grab bars, and other appropriate equipment under the Occupational Therapist's direction.


* Maintain a safe treatment environment by following infection-control, safety, and equipment-maintenance procedures.


* Report damaged or malfunctioning rehabilitation equipment promptly.


* Contribute to quality-assurance, performance-improvement, and rehabilitation-program initiatives.


* Maintain the confidentiality of resident, employee, and company information.


* Develop positive and professional relationships with residents, families, coworkers, and healthcare partners.


* Perform additional duties within the COTA scope of practice as assigned.

Qualifications


* Associate degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program required.


* Current California Occupational Therapy Assistant license in good standing required.


* Current CPR certification when required by licensure or facility policy.


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