Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

At WelbeHealth each participant of our program is guided by our Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) - composed of clinical and non-clinical members who work cohesively to provide quality patient-centered care. Our values and participant focus lead the way no matter what. The Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) will be a key member of the IDT, assisting with care planning and providing condition updates to the rest of the clinical team.

The Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant, under the direction of an occupational therapist, is accountable for assisting with performing test and providing restorative and rehabilitative occupational therapy services to participants at the center and at home to maximize participant independence, safety, and enhance performance of ADLs. The Occupational Therapist Assistant will work with other members of the rehabilitation team to implement plan of care established by the Occupational Therapist. 

Essential Job Duties:

• Administer participant’s treatment programs as established by the occupational therapist
• Assist occupational therapist in obtaining vital signs, range of motion and strength testing
• Coordinate with other members of the rehabilitation team to implement activities and programs based on the participant’s individual treatment plans
• Handle scheduling of participants treatment, clinical visits, and billing
• Track and maintain maintenance for equipment
• Deliver and document occupational therapy interventions in accordance with the Occupational Therapist’s established care plans including but not limited to the use of devices, techniques, activities to promote muscle re-education, perceptual-motor and cognitive function, balance and endurance, endurance and other factors affecting the level of independence in performing ADLs

Job Requirements:

• Associate degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant from Accredited Program
• The qualifying Occupational Therapy Assistant Degree earned outside of the US must be evaluated to the US equivalent to a Degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant
• Valid California Occupational Therapy Assistant License, or proof of License eligibility
• Reliable means of transportation
• Minimum of two (2) years of Occupational Therapy Assistant experience in a clinical setting with a frail or elderly population
• Occupational Therapy Assistant knowledge necessary to treat frail, elderly participants with complex needs

Benefits of Working at WelbeHealth: Apply your occupational therapy expertise in new ways as we rapidly expand. You will have the opportunity to design the way we work in the context of an encouraging and loving environment where every person feels uniquely cared for.

• Medical insurance coverage (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• Work/life balance - We mean it! 17 days of personal time off (PTO), 12 holidays observed annually and sick time
• 401 K savings + match
• Total compensation includes base, bonus, and equity
• And additional benefits

Last updated on Aug 21, 2024