Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) – Per Diem

Willow Creek Health Care Center
Pay Range: $42.00–$45.00 per hour

Help Residents Regain Independence

Willow Creek Health Care Center is seeking a compassionate and motivated Per Diem Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join our rehabilitation team.

Under the direction and supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist, the COTA provides skilled treatment designed to help residents improve their ability to perform activities of daily living, enhance functional independence, and achieve their highest practicable quality of life.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide occupational therapy treatment according to the supervising Occupational Therapist’s plan of care.
• Assist residents with therapeutic activities that support mobility, coordination, strength, cognition, self-care, and daily living skills.
• Monitor residents’ responses to treatment and promptly communicate progress, concerns, or changes to the supervising Occupational Therapist.
• Complete timely, accurate, and compliant treatment documentation.
• Follow facility, governmental, professional, and third-party payer requirements.
• Communicate with physicians, nursing staff, rehabilitation professionals, residents, and families regarding progress, goals, and discharge planning.
• Participate in resident-care conferences, rehabilitation meetings, and interdisciplinary discussions as needed.
• Educate residents, families, and caregivers regarding treatment goals, home exercise programs, safety techniques, fall prevention, and maintenance programs.
• Assist the Nursing Department with training Restorative Aides when requested.
• Provide staff education and in-service training as appropriate.
• Recommend and assist with obtaining adaptive equipment and durable medical equipment that support independence with activities of daily living.
• Assist with splints, assistive devices, elevated toilet seats, grab bars, and other appropriate equipment under the Occupational Therapist’s direction.
• Maintain a safe treatment environment by following infection-control, safety, and equipment-maintenance procedures.
• Report damaged or malfunctioning rehabilitation equipment promptly.
• Contribute to quality-assurance, performance-improvement, and rehabilitation-program initiatives.
• Maintain the confidentiality of resident, employee, and company information.
• Develop positive and professional relationships with residents, families, coworkers, and healthcare partners.
• Perform additional duties within the COTA scope of practice as assigned.

Qualifications

• Associate degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program required.
• Current California Occupational Therapy Assistant license in good standing required.
• Current CPR certification when required by licensure or facility policy.
• Skilled nursing, long-term care, geriatric, or post-acute rehabilitation experience preferred.
• Knowledge of activities of daily living, adaptive equipment, resident safety, and fall-prevention techniques.
• Proficiency with electronic documentation systems such as Net Health and PointClickCare preferred.
• Strong clinical reasoning, communication, organization, and time-management skills.
• Ability to follow treatment plans and work effectively under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist.
• Must satisfy all continuing-education and professional licensure requirements.
• Ability to work a flexible per-diem schedule based on resident and facility needs.

Physical Requirements

This position requires frequent standing and walking, occasional sitting, and the ability to reach, push, pull, lift, and manipulate equipment. Occasional climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling may be necessary.

The position may require exerting more than 100 pounds occasionally, more than 50 pounds frequently, or more than 20 pounds regularly when safely assisting residents or moving equipment. Employees must follow all training, facility procedures, and safe resident-handling practices.

Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Why Join Willow Creek Health Care Center?

• Competitive pay of $42.00–$45.00 per hour
• Flexible per-diem scheduling
• Supportive rehabilitation and interdisciplinary teams
• Professional-development opportunities
• Collaborative, resident-centered work environment
• Rewarding work that helps residents regain function and independence

Benefits are subject to eligibility requirements and facility policy.

If you are a dedicated COTA who is passionate about helping residents achieve greater independence, apply today and join Willow Creek Health Care Center!

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.