COTA Occupational Therapist

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Training & development
• Vision insurance
  
  
  

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