The Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) assists in the provision of therapy under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist. They work within a continuum of care to deliver patient-centered services in an inpatient setting.
Requirements summary
Candidates must hold a California COTA license or have one pending and possess an AHA BLS certification. Excellent communication and problem-solving skills are required for this role.
professional certificateCommunicationRehabilitationPatient careProblem solvingAHA BLSTeam collaborationClinical documentationOccupational therapyInpatient care
Job description
This is a full time position working Tu-Sat at Scripps Memorial La Jolla.
Join the Scripps Health team to work with dedicated caregivers and deliver patient-centered care, while building a rewarding career with one of the nation's most respected healthcare organizations.
Why join Scripps Health?
AWARD-WINNING WORKPLACE: At Scripps Health, your ambition is empowered and your abilities are appreciated: Nearly a quarter of our employees have been with Scripps Health for over 10 years.
Scripps is a Great Place to Work Certified company for 2025.
Scripps Health has been consistently ranked as a top employer for women, millennials, diversity, and as an overall workplace by various national publications.
Beckers Healthcare ranked Scripps Health on its 2024 list of 150 top places to work in health care.
We have transitional and professional development programs to create a learning environment that enables you to thrive in your specific field as well as in your overall career.
Our specialties have been nationally recognized for quality in areas such as cardiovascular care, oncology, orthopedics, geriatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, and gastroenterology.
Join the rehabilitation team at Scripps Memorial as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant.
Work alongside experienced therapists at this Level 1 Trauma Center, assisting a diverse range of patients.
We have: · Excellent communication between occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants · Access to our medical library for advanced learning and opportunities to work on department projects · Career development opportunities: · Monthly 1 Hour Education Inservice's, Lunch and Learn Sessions · Tuition Reimbursement up to $1500 · Opportunities to take students, volunteers, high school students · Advanced training in our intensive care unit and behavioral health unit The COTA assists in the provision of therapy under the supervision of the Occupational Therapist who shall be responsible for the extent, kind, and quality of the services provided by the COTA through a continuum of care.
This work is performed according to the Board of Occupational Therapy, Code of Ethics, JCAHO/UMQC, Policies and Procedures, and Federal/State regulations. #LI-JS1
Required Education/Experience/Specialized Skills
· Must have variety of problem solving skills · Excellent communications skills with internal and external customers · AHA BLS · CA COTA license or pending license
Preferred
Education/Experience/Specialized
Skills/Certification: Recent experience as a COTA in an inpatient setting
