Cert Occupational Therapist Assistant, COTA

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

Join The Villas at Saratoga and make a meaningful impact by supporting high quality, compassionate rehabilitation care for residents in our skilled nursing facility. This is an excellent opportunity for a graduating student, new graduate, or experienced Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant in Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) looking to build or continue a rewarding career in Occupational Therapy while working closely with residents, families, caregivers, licensed Occupational Therapists, and an interdisciplinary healthcare team.

We welcome candidates seeking Full Time, Part Time, PRN, or On Call opportunities.

Join our Team with rewarding benefits:

• Competitive Rate

• $2,500 Retention Bonus for full time positions in California

• $2,500 Relocation Bonus eligible after 90 days

• $5,000 Student Loan Repayment per calendar year

• $2,500 Referral Bonus

• $500 Annual License Renewal Bonus. Covers license renewal, CPR, and CEU expenses per calendar year

• H1B Sponsorship / H1B Transfer Assistance available for eligible full time employees
  

The Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) provides appropriate aspects of occupational therapy care under the direction and supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist. The COTA implements established treatment plans, provides occupational therapy interventions, monitors patient responses, documents patient progress, and communicates with patients, families, caregivers, and the rehabilitation team to support positive functional outcomes.

Reporting: This position reports directly to the Occupational Therapist and Facility Rehab Director.

Why This Role Matters

• Implement and carry out established occupational therapy treatment plans under the direction and supervision of the Occupational Therapist

• Provide appropriate occupational therapy interventions according to the established treatment plan

• Assist patients with activities of daily living, functional activities, therapeutic exercises, mobility, transfers, balance, coordination, and other occupational therapy interventions

• Monitor patient response to treatment and report changes in patient status or needs to the supervising Occupational Therapist

• Communicate effectively with patients, families, physicians, caregivers, and other members of the interdisciplinary team

• Provide patient education and reinforcement of treatment strategies as directed by the Occupational Therapist

• Participate in patient screening and identify changes or concerns that should be reported to the supervising Occupational Therapist

• Provide timely and accurate documentation according to facility, department, and payer requirements

• Document treatment and patient progress to support licensing, certification, regulatory, reimbursement, and physician requirements

• Coordinate treatment activities and goals with other members of the rehabilitation team

• Use professional judgment to help ensure patient and staff safety

• Participate in interdisciplinary teamwork and effective communication

• Attend required meetings, in services, training sessions, and educational presentations

• Prepare and submit accurate patient charges and billing information

• Support department operations and development

• Maintain and enhance clinical and professional knowledge through continuing education and professional development

• Maintain valid licensure and required certifications