Travel Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) in Santa Barbara, CA - Excellent Benefits 2025-01-20 at AlliedTravelCareers
Santa Barbara, CA 93111
About the Job
About The Position
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) Job Description Overview: We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to support our occupational therapy team in helping patients regain and enhance their functional independence. Working under the guidance of a licensed Occupational Therapist (OT), you will assist patients in carrying out therapeutic activities designed to improve physical, emotional, and developmental abilities. This role involves patient interaction, progress documentation, and close collaboration with the OT team to ensure the highest quality of care. Key Responsibilities: Therapeutic Support: Implement and guide patients through therapy plans developed by the OT, using exercises, stretches, and activities to improve mobility, strength, and coordination. Patient Education: Teach patients and their families or caregivers about exercises and techniques to facilitate recovery and enhance independence in daily activities. Progress Monitoring: Observe and document patient progress and response to treatments, noting any challenges or achievements and reporting back to the OT for plan adjustments. Adaptation Assistance: Help patients adapt to equipment or techniques that support daily living, such as mobility aids, adaptive utensils, or home modifications. Record Maintenance: Keep accurate and up-to-date patient records in electronic health systems, ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations and facility protocols. Patient Comfort & Safety: Ensure a safe and comfortable environment during therapy sessions, assisting patients with positioning and ensuring proper use of equipment. Skills & Qualifications: Strong communication and interpersonal skills to engage effectively with patients, families, and healthcare team members. High level of patience, empathy, and attention to detail. Knowledge of therapeutic exercise techniques, assistive devices, and medical terminology related to occupational therapy. Physical ability to support patients with mobility tasks and demonstrate exercises safely. Education & Experience: Associate degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant or a related field from an accredited program. Current certification as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) in good standing. Previous experience in a healthcare or rehabilitation setting preferred. Proficiency with electronic health records (EHR) for accurate documentation and reporting.
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Job Requirements
Required for Onboarding
- BLS
- Core Mandatory Part I
- Core Mandatory Part II (Allied)
- Core Mandatory Part III
- Managing Agressive Behaviors
About TLC Nursing Associates Inc
We would like to welcome you to the TLC Nursing Team!
You're stepping into a role within a community of esteemed healthcare staffing professionals. Welcome to an exciting era at TLC Nursing. As we grow and evolve, our focus remains steadfast: to be adaptable, motivated, and responsive to both our new team members and our diverse clients. Our foundation as a nurse-owned and operated healthcare staffing organization allows us to serve a wide array of healthcare facilities with top-tier staffing solutions.
In the face of numerous changes and amidst a nationwide shortage of healthcare professionals, TLC Nursing is proactively responding to these challenges. We're at the forefront of a rapidly aging population, ensuring that our staffing services cater to the dynamic needs of the healthcare industry. Our commitment is to keep TLC Nursing on the cutting edge, providing innovative solutions that meet the evolving demands of healthcare providers and facilities alike.
Our essence revolves around people. Within our organization, we have individuals who develop strategies and those who implement them. However, our ultimate focus is on those we serve through our staffing solutions. The cornerstone of TLC Nursing is you, the healthcare professional. Our achievements and daily operations depend heavily on our dedicated employees. Your professionalism, adherence to our standards, courteous interactions, and respectful demeanor are crucial in maintaining the positive reputation of TLC Nursing among our clients and within the community at large.
As we expand our services to encompass a broader spectrum of healthcare staffing needs, your contribution becomes even more significant. You are the key to delivering the high-quality care and professionalism that TLC Nursing stands for, making a meaningful impact on the healthcare landscape.
Our growth and reputation depend on you and the care you provide.
We strive to assure that you, our health care provider, have the ability, knowledge, and skills to give our clients the best care possible. We are also able to provide our staff with any facility trainings or certification prior to onboarding them to your facility. We can provide Pro-ACT (Professional Assault Crisis Training), MOAB (Management of Aggressive Behavior), PAC-training (Positive Approach To Care), and any other facility-required training for TLC Nursing staff prior to their onboarding for their assignment.
As a mission-driven organization, we thrive on bringing great people together by providing qualified healthcare professionals to support your unique organizational staffing needs. TLC Nursing's team is dedicated to providing our clients with the right people through our extensive screening process to meet your unique staffing needs. We provide passionate and committed staff while creating a culture of caring and professional development.