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About The Position
Leaps & Bounds Pediatric Therapy is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) who is passionate about helping children and looking for a collaborative practice offering one-on-one treatment. The company fosters an inclusive and positive environment, supporting coworkers through teamwork. It is a multidisciplinary outpatient private practice that provides Physical, Occupational, and Speech therapy services in a traditional clinical setting and on a ranch, incorporating hippotherapy as part of a comprehensive evidence-based plan. Leaps & Bounds places the family at the center of its mission, working to help children achieve therapy goals and improve their quality of life. The organization celebrates all abilities, advocates for the children it serves, and aims to make a positive impact on communities by delivering quality care. With rapid expansion in Norco & Corona, Leaps & Bounds offers substantial support, training, and continuing education opportunities, encouraging collaboration across disciplines for children’s full potential. The role offers opportunities for professional and personal growth.
Requirements
- Possess a valid California COTA License
- Clear Livescan
- TB Test
- CPR Healthcare Provider Card
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Flexibility
- Be a Strong-Team Player
- Have a desire to continue to grow as a professional
- Regularly stand, bend, stoop, lift and move intermittently during shift
- Must be able to lift up to a minimum of 50lbs
- Must be able to push or pull wheeled items over 100lbs.
Nice To Haves
- Pediatric experience a plus!
Responsibilities
- Provide direct occupational therapy to children and follows documented treatment plans or protocols.
- Help patient accomplish goals outlines in treatment plan to increase independence in activities of daily living skills by administering therapeutic activities, and therapeutic exercises, and sensory skills.
- Document patient performance such as tallying data.
- Prepare therapy materials and/or equipment for use in therapy activities.
- Adapt or modify materials and equipment as determined by the needs of the patient.
- May work in a variety of setting including clinic, ranch, or tele health services.
- Communicate effectively in both oral and written formats.
- Collaborate with team members of other disciplines as well as administrative staff.
- Comply with federal, state, and local legal and professional requirements by studying existing and new legislation; anticipating future legislation; enforcing adherence to.
- Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
- Assure continuation of therapeutic plan following discharge by designing home exercise programs; instructing patients, families, and caregivers in home exercise programs; recommending and/or providing assistive equipment with primary occupational therapist.
- Follow company policies and procedures.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision & life insurance
- 401k with a 4% match
- Student Loan Contributions
- Accruing PTO
- 6 paid holidays
- Paid sick days
- Productivity bonus structure
- Continuing education credits.
- Weekly meetings with your supervisor and department for ongoing support and collaboration.
- There are substantial in-house opportunities for growth and development, as well as collaboration with our dynamic team.
- Casual Fridays
- Fun company events
