The COTA 2 performs patient treatments and patient care activities under the general supervision of a Registered / Licensed Occupational Therapist. The position is directly responsible to an Occupational Therapist for the performance of duties as assigned and supervised by the therapist.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to :
- Implement established occupational therapy programs in assigned areas of responsibility in collaboration with and / or under general supervision of the registered occupational therapist
- Provide patient treatment which may include exercise and activities to promote optimal joint range of motion, strength, endurance, coordination, balance, activities of daily living, cognitive and visual perceptual activities
- Consistently achieves productivity standard established by the Department of PM&R
- Reviews and studies appropriate materials to keep abreast of state-of-the-art equipment in Occupational Therapy and shares information with Occupational Therapy staff
- Takes courses as appropriate to increase the quality of job performance
- Educational Activities
- Miscellaneous Assignments as required
Apply By Date : February 04, 2025, at 11 : 59 PM
Minimum Qualifications - For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to upload license and / or certification if required of the position
Must be licensed by the California Board of Occupational Therapy as a Certified Occ upational Therapist Ass istan t (COTA)Must possess a current National Certification as an Occupational Therapy Assistant by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT)Must have a valid American Heart Assocation (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR Certification OR UC Davis Health CPRMust have demonstrated m ultiple years of clinical experience as a C ertified O ccupational T herapist A ssistant (COTA)Must supply all appropriate information to maintain Hospital credentialing promptlyKnowledge of current OTR, COTA, and Aide rules of practice according to the Occupational Therapy Board of CaliforniaKnowledge of occupational therapy theory and practicesTechnical competency in occupational therapy treatment modalities including activities of daily living and transfer training, strengthening, coordination, balance, range of motion, perceptual-cognitive skills training, wheelchair manipulation skills, fabrication of adapted devicesAbility to communicate ideas and relate well with staff and patients to work as a team memberWillingness to assist other staff members with their caseloadsAbility to establish and maintain good rapport with patients and their familiesAbility to train family in follow-through for home therapy programsAbility to communicate clearly with a wide variety of healthcare professionals and work cooperatively with themAbility to write progress notes and other written reports as requestedAbility to organize and coordinate the scheduling of patients in assigned areas of responsibilityAbility to organize timeAbility to be flexible and cooperativeAbility to verbally communicate pertinent information and knowledge of the profession for training and educating other hospital service personnelAbility to organize training materialKnowledge of appropriate information required for patient and supply record-keepingSkill in organizing written materialAbility to determine continuing education goals appropriate to the jobKnowledge of appropriate conferences, seminars, meetings, etc., which would be beneficial to him / herKnowledge of appropriate technical, and professional literature in the area of assignmentAbility to attend annual fire safety, CPR, infection control, and other required safety coursesMust be able to perform all responsibilities of a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant as required and assigned by supervisorMust see well enough to observe patient reactions and read relevant monitors, relevant device settings, and relevant written information such as the patient's medical recordMust hear and speak well enough to communicate with patients and staff throughout the dayMust possess the physical strength to assist with patient mobilityMust possess sufficient mobility to traverse the distances required to serve patients throughout the institutionMust have basic computer skillsKey Responsibilities
90% - Patient care & treatment5% - Educational Activities5% - Miscellaneous Assignments as RequiredDepartment Overview
The primary purpose of the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation is to provide a full range of rehabilitation services designed to restore patients to their optimal functional capacity.
POSITION INFORMATION
Salary or Pay Range : $ 37.08 - $ 46.10Salary Frequency : HourlySalary Grade : 160UC Job Title : OCCUPATIONAL THER CERT AST 2UC Job Code : 008948Number of Positions : 1Appointment Type : Staff : CareerPercentage of Time : 100 % Full-timeShift Hours : Day shift (08 hours)Location : Main Hospital , Sacramento, CAUnion Representation : EX-Patient Care TechnicalBenefits Eligible : YesThis position is 100% on-siteBenefits
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High-quality and low-cost medical plans to choose from to fit your family's needsUC pays for Dental and Vision insurance premiums for you and your familyExtensive leave benefits including Pregnancy and Parental Leave, Family & Medical LeavePaid Holidays annually as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining AgreementPaid Time Off / Vacation / Sick Time as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining AgreementContinuing Education (CE) allowance and Education Reimbursement Program as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining AgreementAccess to free professional development courses and learning opportunities for personal and professional growthWorkLife and Wellness programs and resourcesOn-site Employee Assistance Program including access to free mental health servicesSupplemental insurance offered including additional life, short / long term disability, pet insurance, and legal coveragePublic Service Loan Forgiveness (PSFL) Qualified Employer & Student Loan Repayment Assistance Program for qualified rolesRetirement benefit options for eligible roles including Pension and other Retirement Saving Plans. More information on our retirement benefits can be found hereUC Davis cares about building a community, which is why we provide resources to enhance diversity, equity, and inclusion as well as Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to support our staffPhysical Demands
Standing - Frequent 3 to 6 HoursWalking - Frequent 3 to 6 HoursSitting - Frequent 3 to 6 HoursLifting / Carrying 0-25 Lbs - Frequent 3 to 6 HoursLifting / Carrying 26-50 lbs - Occasional Up to 3 HoursPushing / Pulling 0-25 Lbs - Occasional Up to 3 HoursPushing / Pulling 26-50 lbs - Occasional Up to 3 HoursPushing / Pulling over 50 lbs - Occasional Up to 3 HoursBending / Stooping - Occasional Up to 3 HoursSquatting / Kneeling - Occasional Up to 3 HoursTwisting - Occasional Up to 3 HoursReaching overhead - Occasional Up to 3 HoursKeyboard use / repetitive motion - Frequent 3 to 6 HoursEnvironmental Demands
Loud noise levels - Occasional Up to 3 HoursMental Demands
Sustained attention and concentration - Continuous 6 to 8 HoursComplex problem solving / reasoning - Continuous 6 to 8 HoursAbility to organize & prioritize - Continuous 6 to 8 HoursCommunication skills - Continuous 6 to 8 HoursNumerical skills - Occasional Up to 3 HoursConstant Interaction - Continuous 6 to 8 HoursCustomer / Patient Contact - Continuous 6 to 8 HoursMultiple Concurrent Tasks - Continuous 6 to 8 HoursWork Environment
UC Davis is a smoke and tobacco-free campus effective January 1, 2014. Smoking, the use of smokeless tobacco products, and the use of unregulated nicotine products (e-cigarettes) will be strictly prohibited on any UC Davis-owned or leased property, indoors and outdoors, including parking lots and residential spaceMust be able to work assigned weekends and holidaysMust be able to work occasional overtimeSpecial Requirements - Please contact your recruiter with questions regarding which activities apply by position.
This is a critical position, as defined by UC policy and local procedures, and as such, employment is contingent upon the successful completion of background check(s), including but not limited to criminal record history background check(s)This position is designated as a mandated reporter under CANRA and UC policy, and employment is contingent on compliance with applicable policies, procedures, and training requirementsMisconduct Disclosure Requirement : As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.
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