COTA - Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
US-CA-STOCKTON
commonspirit_careers
Req #: 481138
Type: Day
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Overview: Founded in 1899, Dignity Health - St. Joseph's Medical Center is a 355-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Stockton, California. Serving over 125,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including a Level III NICU, cancer care, heart care, and a family birth center. Additionally, St. Joseph's Medical Center has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performer by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. It is a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center and was named one of America's 250 Best Hospitals by Healthgrades in 2026. One Community. One Mission. One California Responsibilities: As our Assistant Occupational Therapist, you will provide designated occupational therapy-related services as outlined in the patient's plan of care, all under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist. Every day you will deliver care and service to a diverse patient population, ranging from acutely ill to rehabilitating individuals across neonatal through geriatric age groups. To be successful in this role you will demonstrate a profound understanding of the functional and/or developmental age of each individual served, ensuring the provision of compassionate and effective therapy that supports their unique needs and promotes their recovery and well-being. * Allows for privacy and modesty in the provision of care. * Identifies self by name and title to patient/family. * Determines presence/type of Advanced Directive. * Reports suspected cases of abuse/neglect, if identified. * Understands role of, and how to access, the Bioethics Committee. * Establishes presence of consent prior to treatment/procedures. $5,000 Sign-On Bonus offered for qualified new hires. Per policy, current employees are not eligible. Qualifications: Required * Diploma Graduate of an School of CertifiedOccupational Therapy Assistant Training, upon hire and * Occupational Therapy Assistant: CA, upon hire and * Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire and Preferred * Prior OT experience * Orthopaedic Technologist Certified, upon hire
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