Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant at Jabbergym, A Member of the Point Quest Group summary:
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTA) support licensed Occupational Therapists by implementing treatment plans to help patients, primarily children, improve daily living and motor skills. They work in various pediatric settings including clinics and schools, providing therapeutic exercises and monitoring patient progress. This role offers strong professional support, mentorship, manageable caseloads, and benefits such as CEU opportunities and sign-on bonuses.
Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant - Up To $6k Placement bonus!
JABBERGYM is hiring Certified Occupational Therapist Assistants in Sacramento and Elk Grove
Must Have:
Who We Are: We are a pediatric practice with different settings available: clinic, early intervention, non-public and public-school based settings. . This role offers exceptional work-life balance, strong professional support, and dedicated mentorship for new graduates, making it an ideal fit for both experienced clinicians and those just starting their careers. We have clinic and school-based settings in Citrus Heights, Sacramento, Antelope, El Dorado Hills, Rancho Cordova and Elk Grove!
We care about you!!
- Continuous education: Join our monthly virtual workshops for the opportunity to earn up to 12 free CEU's per year.
- Up to 6k in sign-on bonuses!
- Our therapist only works 10 months out of the year but get paid for 12 months
- Training and mentorship support
- Manageable caseloads
- $1500 for CEU's and license reimbursement.
Job Group Description: Jabbergym
Overtime Status: Exempt
Salary Range: $60,000 - $75,000
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
- Assist the Occupational Therapist in implementing individualized treatment plans to help patients develop, recover, and improve the skills needed for daily living and working.
- Conduct therapy sessions under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist, following established goals and treatment strategies.
- Guide patients through therapeutic activities and exercises to improve strength, coordination, fine motor skills, and independence.
- Monitor and document patient progress, noting changes in performance and communicating observations to the supervising OT.
- Prepare and maintain therapy equipment, materials, and treatment areas to ensure a safe and organized environment.
- Instruct patients, families, and caregivers on exercises and adaptive techniques for continued progress outside of therapy sessions.
Minimum Skills or Qualifications:
- Degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) program
- Knowledgeable in occupational therapy, multi-disciplinary childhood-intervention theories, and rehabilitation principles and practices.
- Utilizes Sensory Integration and occupational therapy techniques used in the assessment and treatment of children with disabilities.
- Must relate well to children and their families.
- DOJ/FBI Live Scan Background & TB Clearance
- Pro-Act, CPI and/or CPR certification helpful
Work Environment and Physical Demands:
- Requires frequent reaching, handling, sitting, standing, walking, hearing, talking, stooping, bending, crouching, kneeling, running, carrying, and lifting 50 or more lbs.
- Must be able to see and hear within normal range with or without correction.
- The noise intensity level is moderate to high
Jabbergym is a Member of the Point Quest Group. Employment is offered by Point Quest
Keywords:
occupational therapy assistant, pediatric therapy, rehabilitation, sensory integration, treatment plans, therapy sessions, child development, occupational therapy, licensed COTA, patient care
