Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)

Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant

Job Type: Full Time

Wage scale: $32-$38 Per Hour

Your experience matters

At Kindred Hospital - San Diego, we are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. Here, you're not just valued as an employee, but as a person. As a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion, and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

How you'll contribute

The Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant functions under the direct supervision of the Occupational Therapist and as directed by a licensed physician, is responsible for a specific patient's care. The COTA assumes responsibility and accountability for providing occupational therapy modalities and treatment procedures as determined by a treatment plan established by an Occupational Therapist in order to restore function and prevent disability following patient illness or injury. The COTA carries out these responsibilities in accordance with established hospital and departmental policies while maintaining the highest degree of quality patient care.

• Under guidance of supervising OTR/L: Acquires pertinent information and implements comprehensive program using varied techniques and treatment activities; reviews and modifies treatment in response to changing patient needs; identifies equipment and discharge needs.

• Is aware of patient injury/diagnosis and takes all necessary precautions for observing indications and contradictions.

• Provides treatment to diverse diagnostic populations and completes supporting documentation according to hospital policy and State Practice Act.

• Observes treatment affect, accomplishment of short and long term goals and recommends change to the supervising OTR/L, if needed.

• Communicates collaborates with support personnel regarding treatment orders as directed by the supervising OTR/L.

• Conducts the class/group situations (stroke, SCI, BI) as appropriate.

• When necessary, instructs care giver/family members in home exercise program as related to the patient's functional and self-care status: discusses necessary equipment for the home situation.

• Complies with department, hospital, and regulatory agency guidelines with respect to ethics, legal issues and supervisory relationships. Demonstrates professional accountability per AOTA Occupational Therapy Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice.

• Demonstrates appropriate and effective written, verbal and non-verbal communication with team members through the continuum of care.

• Completes timely and accurate documentation, including QI scoring, of patient treatment in the patient medical record as indicated

• The population is adult and geriatric patients requiring an adult medical rehabilitation program and services.

• Able to assess patient pain interfering with optimal level of function of participation in rehabilitation; makes appropriate interventions to reduce pain after consulting with supervising OTR/L and makes appropriate physician contact as indicated.

• Protects patient confidentiality in regard to medical, emotional, and social status.

• Keeps the supervising therapist informed of patient's status, problem areas, progress, etc.

• Perceives the existence of problems and notifies supervising therapist for implementation of safe, effective and timely solutions.

• Demonstrates appropriate safety measures when implementing treatment programs.

• Provides input/suggestions for the physical functioning of the department in the areas of equipment management, space utilization, storage, etc.

What we offer

Fundamental to providing great care is supporting and rewarding our team. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage - with medical plans starting at just $10 per pay period - tailored benefit options for part-time and PRN employees, and more.

• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.

• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.

• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).

Qualifications and requirements:

Current state licensure/certification as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant.

Previous experience in the care of patients preferred.

Current BLS/CPR.

About us

Kindred Hospital - San Diego is located in San Diego, California, and is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier with acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast. From your first day to your next career milestone-your experience matters.

EEOC Statement

Kindred Hospital - San Francisco Bay Area is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Kindred Hospital - San Diego is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."