Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Therapeutic Associates is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to join our team at the Providence St. Joseph Medical Center In-patient/Acute Rehab in Burbank, CA.

We pride ourselves on providing 1:1 patient care and maintaining strong relationships with our referral sources. This site offers 1:1 clinical mentorship, leadership training, and flexible schedules!

We’re looking for a COTA who’s flexible, team-oriented, and excited to grow in their practice. If you’re curious, collaborative, and ready to join a supportive group of professionals who enjoy working and spending time together, we’d love to meet you.

Our Patients

We provide care across the lifespan, from newborns to older adults, across a wide range of settings and specialties. Our inpatient team serves patients from the NICU to the ICU, including orthopedic, neurological, oncology, and bariatric populations. As an Advanced Primary Stroke Center, we also provide specialized care for stroke and complex neurological cases.

Our acute rehab services focus primarily on neurological recovery, post-ICU patients, and complex orthopedic cases. In the outpatient setting, we offer a diverse mix of specialties, including hand therapy, oncology rehab, head and neck lymphedema, orthopedics, sports medicine, women’s health and continence restoration, balance training, Parkinson’s care, and torticollis treatment.

Our Facility

Our facility is divided into five specialized areas: inpatient, outpatient, acute rehab, a balance clinic, and an oncology rehab clinic, each designed to support focused, high-quality care.

The inpatient hospital offers bedside treatment and access to two dedicated PT gyms. Acute rehab is located on a separate floor and includes a shared PT/OT gym. Our balance clinic is equipped with a Balance Master and force plates and frequently treats Parkinson’s patients using the LSVT "Big and Loud" protocol.

The oncology rehab clinic is a distinct space featuring private lymphedema rooms, a fully equipped gym, and access to a peaceful restorative garden. The outpatient clinic includes multiple private treatment rooms, a gym, and designated spaces for hand therapy and work hardening programs.

How you will make an impact

• Provide occupational therapy treatments under the direction and supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist.
• Implement individualized treatment plans and modify interventions based on patient response and progress.
• Monitor patient status and communicate changes, concerns, and treatment outcomes to the Occupational Therapist and care team.
• Educate patients and families on therapeutic activities, home programs, and strategies to support recovery and independence.
• Complete timely, accurate documentation and maintain patient records in accordance with organizational and regulatory standards.
• Maintain a safe, therapeutic treatment environment and ensure equipment and supplies are clean, functional, and ready for use.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to support patient goals and deliver high-quality care.
• Assist with the supervision and training of therapy aides and students, as appropriate.
• Additional responsibilities as assigned by your leadership.
  
  

How we support you

• Continuing Education PTO (3 days annually)
• Continued Education Stipend
• Med Bridge learning subscription
• Interactive Wellness Program with rewards for balanced, healthy living
• Employee & family Physical Therapy benefits
• Parental leave
• Accrue up to 15 days of PTO (sick and vacation time)-increases over time
• 6 paid holidays, 1 charitable giving day, and up to 2 personal days
• Employees (and their families) Medical, Dental, Vision, and Insurance
• Life, AD&D and Long-Term Disability insurance
• Professional Liability Insurance
• 401(k) and profit-sharing program (Up to 5% of total compensation)
• Potential Student Loan Repayment
  
  

What you will need to bring to the table

• Current Certification as an Occupational Therapy Assistant 
• Active OTA license in the state of California
• Current CPR certification.  
• Commitment to top quality patient care.
• Demonstrated eagerness to advance clinical skills and develop personal leadership excellence.
• Ability to work an established schedule with flexibility according to daily clinic needs.
• Ideal candidates will embrace their role as mentor and teammate, supporting other staff as needed and fostering the advancement of Therapeutic Associates as a learning organization
  
  

Therapeutic Associates Physical Therapy is committed to equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), race, color, age (40 and older), national origin, religion, disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender reassignment, protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited under applicable federal, state or local law.

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