Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) associate's degree from an accredited program
Valid California OTA license or proof of license eligibility
Knowledge to treat frail, elderly participants with complex needs
Experience in outpatient, acute, inpatient, or skilled nursing settings preferred
Responsibilities
Administer participant treatment programs as established by the Occupational Therapist
Assist in obtaining vital signs, ranges of motion, and strength testing
Coordinate with the Rehabilitation team to implement individualized treatment plans
Schedule participants' treatments, clinical visits, and billing
Document occupational therapy interventions according to care plans
Benefits
Medical insurance coverage (Medical, Dental, Vision)
17 days of personal time off (PTO), 12 holidays, and 6 sick days
401K savings plan with match
Unlimited CEUs through MedBridge
Comprehensive compensation package including base pay and bonus
Work/life balance with no after-hours documentation
Full Job Description
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 becauseCOTAsat WelbeHealth:
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
We care about our team members. That's why we offer:
Medical insurance coverage (Medical, Dental, Vision)
Work/life balance - We mean it! 17 days of personal time off (PTO), 12 holidays observed annually, and 6 sick days
401K savings + match
Comprehensive compensation package including base pay and bonus
Unlimited CEUs through MedBridge
And additional benefits!
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!
Compensation consists of base salary plus bonus. WelbeHealth offers a competitive total rewards package that includes a 401(k) match, comprehensive healthcare coverage, and a broad range of additional benefits. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience and relevant qualifications.
