Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant

Job Description

Job Description:\n\nAbout myPlace Health myPlace Health was founded in 2021 by mission-aligned healthcare leaders and organizations that are committed to drastically improving health outcomes, quality and experience for vulnerable older adults and frail seniors. We specialize in providing value-based, comprehensive care and coverage for older adults with significant needs so they can thrive in the homes they love and in the communities they cherish. Our mission is simple: to enable older adults to live the independent lives they deserve. We pursue this mission through our myPlace PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) model, which provides seamless primary care, integrated health plan coverage, personalized social engagement, and customized services delivered in the participant’s preferred place. myPlace Health is building a mission-driven team that shares our passion for redefining the way older adults experience care as they “age in place” in the community. This is a unique opportunity to take on one of our country’s most challenging healthcare problems and join a fast-growing, dynamic team as we prepare to scale our mission to serve more markets. About This Role As a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA), you’ll play a meaningful role in helping older adults live with greater independence, dignity, and joy. Working hand-in-hand with a licensed Occupational Therapist and a supportive Interdisciplinary Team (IDT), you’ll bring compassion, creativity, and clinical skill to every interaction—whether it’s in a participant’s home, our day center, or out in the community. At the heart of this role is the opportunity to support the implementation of personalized occupational therapy care plans that focus on what matters most to our participants: safety, mobility, confidence, and the ability to stay connected to daily life. You’ll guide and encourage each individual as they build the functional skills that help them thrive, and you’ll share your insights and observations to ensure their care evolves thoughtfully and responsively. This is more than a job—it’s a chance to be part of a mission-driven team deeply committed to aging with grace and purpose. If you’re someone who finds joy in helping others reach their goals, values teamwork, and wants to make a lasting difference in the lives of older adults, we’d love to welcome you to our community.What Does Success Look Like In This Role?Caring Hands-On Support: Gently guiding participants through occupational therapy treatment plans created by a licensed Occupational Therapist.Empowering Independence: Helping participants meet their goals for daily living—like dressing, mobility, and memory—so they can live with more confidence and ease.Attentive Listening & Insight: Observing how participants respond and sharing your thoughtful input to help shape the best care plan possible.Strength-Building & Encouragement: Uplifting and motivating participants as they regain or maintain the skills that matter most in their daily lives.Creating Safe Spaces: Helping make home environments safer by identifying fall risks and suggesting supportive tools and equipment.Sharing Knowledge with Heart: Teaching participants, caregivers, and teammates how to use adaptive tools and therapeutic techniques in a warm, inclusive way.Adaptability in Care Settings: Delivering compassionate care across our center, homes, and the community while following safety and infection control protocols.Thoughtful Documentation: Accurately capturing your observations and the participant’s progress in our electronic health record—because every detail matters.Team Spirit & Collaboration: Participating in daily team huddles to share updates and collaborate on the best possible care for our participants.Supportive Assessment Participation: Helping gather key information for evaluations that guide personalized care, always with a thoughtful approach.Helping with Life Transitions: Reinforcing therapy recommendations and preparing caregivers with knowledge and tools for continued support at home.Keeping Things Running Smoothly: Organizing therapy supplies and equipment, and keeping our rehab areas clean, safe, and welcoming.Welcoming New Teammates: Supporting the orientation and basic training of new COTAs and staff with patience and enthusiasm.Always Improving Together: Joining in on quality improvement projects and data collection to make our care even better.Staying Calm & Ready: Offering support during participant emergencies or incidents, and ensuring things are communicated and documented with care.Lifelong Learning: Maintaining your COTA license and CPR certification and staying curious through continuing education.Upholding Trust: Following ethical guidelines and regulations while always honoring participant dignity, privacy, and rights.Leading with Kindness: Bringing a respectful, professional, and mission-driven attitude to everything you do.Pitching In as a Team: Offering help wherever it’s needed to support our shared mission and one another—because we’re better together.What Does An Ideal Candidate Look Like?Foundational Education: An Associate’s degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program, providing you with the tools to support others with care and confidence.Licensure to Serve: An active and unrestricted COTA license in the state where you’ll be making a difference.Safety First: CPR and First Aid certification (or a willingness to obtain within 60 days of joining us).Relevant Experience: At least 2 years of hands-on experience delivering occupational therapy services—ideally in settings like home health, adult day centers, skilled nursing facilities, or PACE programs.Serving with Sensitivity: Experience supporting frail, elderly, and/or medically complex individuals is preferred and deeply valued.Tools & Techniques Know-How: Familiarity with functional assessments, adaptive equipment, and assistive technologies that help participants stay safe and independent.Goal-Oriented Practice: Confidence in implementing treatment plans that focus on activities of daily living (ADLs), safety, mobility, and cognitive well-being.Digital Documentation: Comfort working within electronic medical records (EMR) systems and keeping detailed, timely clinical notes.Equipment Confidence: Ability to safely operate and guide others in using durable medical equipment (DME) and adaptive tools.Commitment to Compliance: Awareness of and commitment to following important healthcare standards, including CMS, DHCS, OSHA, and HIPAA.Adaptability & Grace Under Pressure: A flexible spirit that thrives in a dynamic, participant-centered care environment.Language Skills: Bilingual abilities are a plus and help us better connect with the diverse communities we serve.Heartfelt Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills—especially when it comes to partnering with participants, families, and team members.People Skills: Strong interpersonal presence that makes others feel respected, heard, and supported.Tech-Savviness: Comfort with basic computer skills, including typing and EMR systems.Organized & Detail-Oriented: Solid planning, writing, and documentation skills that help ensure thoughtful, seamless care.Active Listening: A sincere ability to listen deeply and respond with empathy—because every voice matters.Other Important Information To The RoleEnjoy a Consistent Schedule – This role follows a Monday–Friday schedule, giving you the stability and work-life balance you deserve.Be Part of an Engaging On-Site Team – This is a 100% on-site role, where you’ll have the opportunity to build strong connections with participants and colleagues in a supportive, hands-on environment. Will require travel as needed to meet our participants where they are at. Join Us in a Thriving Community – Our facility is located in Compton, CA (90221), where you’ll be part of a team dedicated to making a meaningful impact on the lives of older adults.The Physical Requirements Move with Purpose: You’ll be on your feet—walking, standing, bending, and reaching throughout your shift as you support therapy sessions in our day center, participant homes, and out in the community.Lift and Lead: Expect to lift or carry up to 50 pounds—from adaptive equipment and therapy supplies to safely assisting participants during transfers and mobility training.Support with Strength: Help participants safely move from beds, chairs, or wheelchairs using gait belts, slide boards, or mechanical lifts. Your strength supports their independence.Push, Pull, and Pivot: Roll therapy carts, wheelchairs, and walkers as you set up for sessions or navigate different care environments. You’ll pivot between tasks with both energy and grace.Fine Motor Focus: Whether you’re demonstrating adaptive tools or charting care notes, your hands and fingers will stay just as engaged as your heart.Ready to Roll: You may travel between program sites and participant homes. A valid driver’s license, personal transportation, and proof of insurance will help you get where you're needed most.Energized All Day: This is a full-body role that calls for stamina, flexibility, and a positive mindset. You’ll end your day knowing your movement helped someone else move, too.The Work Environment Clinic & Day Center: Most of your time will be spent in our on-site therapy gym, treatment rooms, and participant activity areas—spaces thoughtfully designed to be safe, accessible, and uplifting for older adults with diverse physical and cognitive needs.Office-Based Work: When not delivering hands-on care, you'll complete documentation, collaborate with your team, and participate in care planning in an office setting equipped with EMR systems and communication tools.Home & Community Visits: Occasionally, you’ll support therapy sessions or mobility assessments in participants’ homes or other care settings (e.g., skilled nursing facilities or hospitals) to help ensure smooth transitions and continuity of care.Travel Between Locations: Some travel between program sites and participant homes may be required. Reliable transportation and flexibility are important to support care delivery across settings.Team-Driven Culture: You’ll be part of a collaborative interdisciplinary team—including nurses, physicians, social workers, activity coordinators, and fellow therapists—working together to deliver integrated, whole-person care.Participant-Centered Impact: Every day, you’ll build meaningful relationships with older adults and their caregivers, empowering them to regain strength, build confidence, and maintain independence.Safety First: We maintain high standards for infection control, provide appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), and prioritize a safe, respectful environment for both participants and staff. What’s In It for You? At myPlace Health, we believe that when we take exceptional care of our people, they can take exceptional care of our participants. That’s why we’ve built a comprehensive, people-first rewards package designed to support your well-being—professionally, financially, and personally. Here’s a snapshot of what you can look forward to: Competitive Pay & Total Rewards We offer a strong base salary along with a total rewards package that reflects your experience, education, certifications, and the location of your role. For onsite roles, we adjust pay based on local markets; remote roles are aligned to national pay benchmarks. Performance-Based Incentives Our industry-leading incentive plan recognizes your contributions and rewards success based on the performance of both your team and the organization. Ongoing Growth & Feedback You’ll receive two performance reviews per year (when applicable), giving you the chance to grow, reflect, and celebrate your achievements. Plan for Your Future Take advantage of our 401(k) plan with an employer match—because your future matters. Health Coverage that Fits Your Life Choose from six medical plans, with up to 80% of premiums covered for employees and 75% for dependents. More Than Just Medical We’ve got you covered with dental and vision insurance, FSA/HSA options, short- and long-term disability, basic life insurance, and additional benefits like accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity coverage. Generous Time Off Recharge with 20 days of PTO to start, 12 paid holidays, and 2 floating holidays each year. Support for Your Learning We prioritize your professional development with a generous CME/CEU budget, dedicated time off for learning, and ongoing growth opportunities. Family Comes First Our family-friendly culture includes paid parental leave and a child care stipend to help support you at home. Ready to Make Every Movement Matter? At myPlace Health, we don’t just care for older adults—we empower them to live with strength, purpose, and independence. As a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant, you’ll be part of a passionate team reimagining what aging can look like. Every stretch, every step, every smile you support will help someone stay safely at home and connected to the life they love. If you're looking for a role where your clinical skills create real impact—and where your work truly moves people—we’d love to welcome you to the team. Your Application Please submit your resume/CV. Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion At myPlace Health, we value the diversity of our team members, and we are committed to building a culture of inclusion and belonging. We pride ourselves to be an equal opportunity employer. People seeking employment at myPlace Health are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information or characteristics (or those of a family member), pregnancy or other status protected by applicable law. COVID-19 Vaccination Policy At myPlace Health, we provide safe and high-quality care to our participants. To achieve this, we have a policy that strongly recommends Covid-19 vaccination to keep both our team members and participants safe. Medical and religious exemptions can be granted based upon review of proper documentation. We adhere to all federal, state, and local regulations by obtaining necessary proof of vaccination prior to employment. 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