Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant

Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant
San Jose, California
Full Time
Ideal Candidate: Will have adult and or geriatric experience. No pediatric experience only candidates.
The Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) is a key member of the IDT, collaborating with other members of the Rehabilitation team to implement care plans and providing condition updates to the clinical team. Under the direction of an Occupational Therapist, the COTA provides restorative and rehabilitative occupational therapy services to participants at the center and in their homes to maximize independence, safety, and performance of ADLs.
This role is different because COTAs:

• Have lower patient volumes – no more seeing 3-4 patients an hour
• Form long-term relationships with participants rather than short-term rehab stints
• Collaborate with other therapists, providers, and disciplines
• Have work/life balance - no after hours of documentation

On the day-to-day, you will:

• Administer participant treatment programs as established by the Occupational Therapist
• Assist the Occupational Therapist in obtaining vital signs, ranges of motion, and strength testing
• Coordinate with other members of the Rehabilitation team to implement activities and programs based on participants' individual treatment plans
• Handle scheduling of participants' treatments, clinical visits, and billing
• Document occupational therapy interventions in accordance with established care plans including but not limited to the use of devices, techniques, and activities to promote muscle re-education, perceptual-motor and cognitive function, balance, and endurance, and other factors affecting independence in performing ADLs

Job requirements include:

• Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) associate's degree from an accredited program
• Valid California OTA license, or proof of license eligibility
• OTA knowledge necessary to treat frail, elderly participants with complex needs

We are seeking COTAs that ideally have outpatient, acute, inpatient, or skilled nursing experience. If you're ready to join a holistic care team that values both its participants and providers, we'd love to hear from you!
Skills and Certifications
California Licensed Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant

Recruiter Submission Template –

Full Name:
Highest Education (Associate Degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant – Institution & Graduation Year):
Current California Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) License Number & Expiration Date:
Total Years of Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant Experience:
Total Years of Geriatric Rehabilitation Experience:
Total Years of Outpatient Occupational Therapy Experience:
Total Years of Acute Care Hospital Experience:
Total Years of Inpatient Rehabilitation Experience:
Are you comfortable providing therapy services in both clinic and participant home settings? (Yes/No):
Describe your experience working with geriatric patients and the primary rehabilitation settings where you have practiced:
Motivation / Reason for Relocation (if not local):
Motivation / Reason for Interest in this Position:
Contact Number:
Email ID:
LinkedIn Profile URL:
Full Address (Street, City, State, ZIP Code):
Notice Period / Earliest Available Start Date:
Current Work Authorization Status:
Expected Salary:
Are you able to relocate on your own expenses and work onsite in San Jose, California? (Yes/No):