Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) at Aviara Healthcare Center in Encinitas, California

Job Description:

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

Full time position available!

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provide patient treatment as directed by the Occupational Therapist (OT) and in accordance with the physician's treatment plan.


• Document daily treatment notes, weekly progress notes, and required evaluations per OT Board regulations and payer requirements.


• Assist the nursing department in training Restorative Aides.


• Communicate patient progress, challenges, and plans with supervisors and healthcare team members.


• Participate in in-service training programs for facility staff.


• Educate patients, families, and nursing staff on maintenance programs and caregiver training for discharge preparation.


• Assist with discharge planning and ensure continuity of care.


• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the treatment area.


• Report any equipment issues to ensure proper maintenance.


• Foster positive and professional relationships with patients, families, staff, and colleagues.

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  Education & Experience: Licensed Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) in the state.


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  Technical Skills: Proficiency in electronic documentation systems (e.g., Casamba, PointClickCare).


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  Language Skills: Ability to read technical procedures, policies, and effectively communicate with managers, coworkers, and families.


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  Mathematical Skills: Ability to apply fractions, percentages, and proportions in practical applications.


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  Reasoning Ability: Strong problem-solving skills and ability to follow written, oral, and visual instructions.

• Active and good-standing Occupational Therapy Assistant license in the state.


• Compliance with continuing education requirements per state regulations.

• Frequent standing, walking, reaching, pushing, and pulling.


• Occasional sitting, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling.


• Ability to lift/exert over 100 lbs occasionally, 50 lbs frequently, and 20 lbs constantly.


• Requires full range of vision, including depth perception and color differentiation.

• Low to moderate noise levels.


• Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

This job description outlines key responsibilities and qualifications but is not exhaustive. Management reserves the right to modify duties as needed.