COTA PRN

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) - PRN

Kern River Transitional Care
Pay Range: $50-$51+ per hour, based on experience
Join Our Rehabilitation Team

Kern River Transitional Care is seeking a compassionate and motivated Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join our rehabilitation team full-time.

This is an excellent opportunity to help residents regain independence, improve daily living skills, and achieve meaningful functional goals in a supportive skilled nursing environment.

The COTA works under the direction and supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist to provide high-quality, resident-centered therapy services.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities


* Provide occupational therapy treatments as directed by the supervising Occupational Therapist.


* Follow individualized plans of care designed to improve residents' independence with activities of daily living.


* Complete timely, accurate, and compliant clinical documentation in accordance with facility, regulatory, and third-party payer requirements.


* Communicate regularly with the supervising Occupational Therapist regarding resident progress, response to treatment, goals, and changes in condition.


* Collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, rehabilitation professionals, residents, and families regarding treatment and discharge planning.


* Participate in resident care conferences and rehabilitation meetings as needed.


* Assist the nursing department with training Restorative Nursing Assistants.


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


* Recommend and assist with obtaining adaptive equipment, splints, assistive devices, elevated toilet seats, grab bars, and other durable medical equipment.


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


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


* Report damaged or malfunctioning equipment promptly.


* Participate in quality-assurance, performance-improvement, and rehabilitation program-development initiatives.


* Protect the confidentiality of resident and company information.


* Maintain positive, professional relationships with residents, families, colleagues, and facility staff.


* Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications


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


* Current California Occupational Therapy Assistant license required.


* License must remain active, unrestricted, and in good standing.


* Must satisfy all state continuing-education requirements.


* Current CPR certification, if required by licensure or facility policy.


* Skilled nursing, rehabilitation, or long-term care experience preferred.


* Experience with Net Health,...