Lomita Post-Acute Care Center is an energetic, post-acute rehab facility looking to hire a licensed occupational therapy assistant. We are an in-house physical, occupational and speech therapy provider. Our patients receive quality rehabilitation services for a variety of diagnosis across the spectrum. We are proud of our high professional and ethical standards. If you are a like-minded occupational therapist assistant who shares our passion for excellence and outcomes we would like to meet you!

We are currently looking for a full time occupational therapist assistant to join our fun and cohesive team. Please apply online and for additional questions, please contact our Director of Rehab at 310-325-1970.

See Job Description Below:

CERTIFIED OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSISTANT (COTA)

REPORTS TO: Director of Rehab

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSISTANT:

Provides occupational therapy to patients according to licensure.
Follows all organizational and facility safety procedures regarding one’s personal protection and patient safety.
Expands and enhances self, in both clinical and professional knowledge through associations and continuing education.
Supports and participates in department operations and development.
Communicates patient status and needs to the patient, family, caregivers, or other members involved with patient care.

ASSOCIATED RESPONSIBILITIES OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT:

Delivers occupational therapy treatment plan consistent with benefit and reimbursement level, for best functional outcome for the patients under supervision of the Occupational Therapist.
Educates staff, other health care professionals and third party payer on the benefits and functional outcomes of interventions.
Appropriately and effectively completes documentation and daily treatment encounter notes as required.
Meets or exceeds the productivity standards as established with Supervisor.
Uses professional judgment to ensure safety of self, patients and others at all times.
Achieves quality patient care through interdisciplinary communication.
Attends continuing education seminars/workshops to keep abreast of new clinical skills, programs, or techniques. Provides in-service training sessions or other educational presentations to company, team, or facility in order to enhance one’s clinical and professional knowledge and skills.
Maintains appropriate COTA state licensure, certification, and credentialing.
Submits billing, payroll, and expense documentation in a timely manner.
Makes appropriate referrals to other members of the rehab team

QUALIFICATIONS OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT:

Graduate of an approved curriculum for Occupational Therapy Assistants.
Able to practice unencumbered.
In good standing with all regulatory agencies and licensing boards.
Working knowledge of Medicare and other payer sources.
Full knowledge of resident’s rights.
Exudes professionalism in presentation.
Ability to multitask.
Must be able to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English.
CPR certification.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday.
Must be able to lift over 100 pounds with assistance according to the resident's abilities.
Must be able to sit for extended periods of time and walk for extended periods of time.
Must be able to travel to reach assigned destination in a reasonable time frame.
Must be able to bend, squat, push, stoop, and pull as needed especially in fulfilling patient care activities.
Must be able to meet the general health requirements set forth by the policies of this facility, including undergoing physical examination.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $36.00 - $41.00 per hour

Benefits:

Flexible schedule

License/Certification:

Occupational Therapy Assistant License (Required)

Work Location: In person

Lomita Post Acute Care Center

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