Certified Occupational Assistant II

Where You’ll Work

St. John’s Regional Medical Center, located in Oxnard, California is a recognized as a Top 250 Hospital in the Nation and as one of America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Care by Healthgrades. St. John’s Regional is a part of Dignity Health’s Southern California Division and is a member of CommonSpirit Health, the largest not-for-profit health care system in the nation, boasting an integrated network of top quality hospitals, with physicians from the most prestigious medical schools, and comprehensive outpatient services - all recognized for quality, safety, and service. Each hospital is supported by an active philanthropic Foundation to help meet the growing health care needs of our communities. Learn more here at www.dignityhealth.org/StJohnsRegional.

One Community. One Mission. One California 

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Certified Occupational Assistant (COTA), you will work under the direction and supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist (OT) to implement customized treatment plans for patients.

Every day, you will help individuals rehabilitate, develop, or maintain the daily living and work skills necessary for independent functionality.

To be successful in this role, you will administer evidence based-based therapeutic activities and exercises outlined in the supervising OT's established evaluation and plan of care.

• May supervise or be responsible for a particular program such as in-service coordinator.
• Demonstrates good interpersonal skills and the ability to work tactfully and effectively with fellow staff members, physicians, hospital departments and the general public.
• Exceeds performance standards in working knowledge of standard occupational therapy practices, procedures and equipment utilized in the department.
• Self motivated and able to achieve results through good organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently, within scope of practice, and be a functional team member in a team oriented environment.
• Demonstrates ability to organize and prioritize work efficiently while assuming additional responsibilities as assigned by manager/supervisor.

Job Requirements

Required

• California Occupational Therapy Assistant License
• Current CPR.
• Minimum of two to three years of progressive experience with the development of expertise in a given area of therapy.