Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) Job at DV Therapy Inc., Palmdale, CA

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  • DV Therapy Inc.
  • Palmdale, CA

Job Description

We are offering a $1000 sign-on bonus and an additional $1000 relocation bonus!

We are hiring for the following Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant positions at DV Therapy:

  • Part-time: 3 PM to 7 PM in-clinic COTA*
  • Full-time: in-clinic COTA*

Unique work and schedule opportunities:

  • Private practice with school-calendar schedule available.
    • 10 months on with 2 months off, with payments spread out over 12 months
  • Opportunities for increased rates given evening availability of 3 pm to 7 pm.
  • STEPS program and opportunities for advancement.

Benefits:

  • 401k, 4% match after 1 year
  • Bilingual Bonus
  • Weekly supervision
  • Career advancement opportunities
  • Professional growth and development opportunities
  • Reimbursement for CEUs annually
  • Discounts on theme parks, movie tickets, and etc.
  • Paid days off
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision options provided
  • Opportunity to work with a varied caseload
  • Opportunity to work in a variety of professional settings (clinics, schools, nursing facilities, and homes)
  • Opportunity for relocation bonus
  • Limited paperwork
  • Flexible hours

Company / Team Culture:

DV Therapy Inc. provides speech and language therapy and occupational therapy services in our clinic, schools, skilled nursing facilities, and home. We strive to serve the needs of the community with a focus on individuals with developmental disabilities, our therapists utilize the latest in evidence-based practice to provide stellar assessment and therapeutic services.

DV Therapy’s growing team of OTR/Ls and COTA/Ls in all locations work together to provide comprehensive support for parents and clients through self-care practices, sensory processing, modulation, integration approaches, and functional/purposeful activities to help the clients reach their goals. Primarily a pediatric client, there is the opportunity to work with the adult population with orthopedic and neuromuscular concerns, as well as school-based clients (OTR/Ls only). Occasionally, telehealth sessions will be utilized as well.

Responsibilities may include the following:

  • Conduct screenings and assessments/evaluations
  • Clinic-based (and school-related, OTR/L only) settings
  • Plan and complete ongoing treatments
  • Prepare progress reports within 6-month intervals and annual evaluations (school-based is usually every quarter or trimester)
  • Complete and maintain client records
  • Educate family members and other working professionals on a plan of care
  • Engage in OT department expansion (including but not limited to OT programs, activities, events, in-services, training sessions)

Qualifications:

  • Previous experience in occupational therapy working with pediatric population, particularly with children diagnosed with autism, developmental delay, etc.
  • Ability to build therapeutic rapport with clients
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Positive and patient demeanor, particularly with adaptation and modification during treatment and/or evaluation sessions
  • Current NBCOT and California COTA/L or OTR/L license

Additional Requirements:

  • Must have experience with the pediatric population in sensory integration, processing, and modulation.
  • Preferably, has experience with adults in neuromuscular/orthopedic settings - preferred but not required
  • Preferably, with feeding/swallowing experience and/or certification - preferred but not requried

Application Process Steps at DV Therapy:

  • Phone Screen: Our team will reach out for a brief phone conversation to discuss your qualifications and interest in the position.
  • Interview: Qualified candidates will be invited for an interview to further explore their skills, experiences, and alignment with the company culture.
  • Character Reference / Background Check: Upon successful completion of the interview stage, candidates will undergo a character reference or background check as part of our standard hiring procedure.
  • Job Offer: Exceptional candidates will receive a job offer outlining the terms of employment, including compensation, benefits, and start date.
  • Hired: Once you accept the job offer, congratulations! You're officially part of the DV Therapy team.

Key Words: Occupational Therapy, OTR/L, occupational therapist, COTA, certificated occupational therapy assistant

Job Tags

Full time, Part time, Private practice, Relocation bonus, Flexible hours, Afternoon shift,

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