Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant-COTA at Sierra Valley Rehab Center in Porterville, California

Job Description:

Sierra Valley Rehab Center

At Sierra Valley Rehab Center, we strive to serve our patients in a safe, clean, and comfortable environment. We offer 139 licensed beds with a large variety of medical equipment and services to meet each individual's needs.

Sierra Valley Rehab Center offers individualized, 24-hour nursing care, and we strive to provide each patient with caring quality outcomes. Located in Central California near the foothills of the Sierra Nevada's, we boast compassionate staff, a clean environment, and a family-friendly atmosphere.

Sierra Valley Rehab Center has been serving the city of Porterville for more than 20 years, and we pride ourselves on the reputation we have built in our community. We have been voted Best Elder Care in our community three years in a row and continue striving for excellence.

Sierra Valley Rehab Center is hiring Certified Occupational Therapist Assistants

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) - Essential Duties

• Treat patients as directed by the Occupational Therapist.


• Record daily treatment notes and weekly progress notes per OT Board.


• Treat patients per the physician treatment plan.


• Assist nursing department with training of Restorative Aides.


• Communicate with supervisor and other health team members regarding patient progress, problem and plans.


• Participate in in-services training program for other staff in the facility.


• Record evaluations, daily treatment notes, weekly progress notes, recertification documentation, per Occupational Therapy Board State Practice Act and governmental and third-party payer requirements.


• Record treatment changes per policy and procedures.


• Instruct patient's families or nursing staff in maintenance program and caregiver training in preparation for discharge from therapy services.


• Participate in discharge planning.


• Assist with cleaning and maintenance of treatment area.


• Report any problems with department equipment so that it is maintained in good working order.


• Ability to relate positively, effectively, and appropriately with patients/residents, families, staff and professional colleagues.

Education and/or Experience Licensed as an Occupational Therapy Assistant Board of the State.

Proficient in computer skills such as inputting data into programs such as Casamba and Point Click Care.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations Licensed as an Occupational Therapist Assistant in the state. Employee must meet continue education requirements per state practices. Must maintain a license in good standing at all time with the state board.