Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant

myPlace Health; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a mission-driven team dedicated to improving the lives of older adults through compassionate and personalized occupational therapy. As a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA), you will empower participants to achieve their daily living goals, ensuring they maintain independence and dignity. This role is perfect for those who find joy in helping others and value teamwork. You will work closely with licensed therapists and a supportive team to implement individualized care plans, making a meaningful impact in the community. If you are passionate about enhancing the quality of life for seniors, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

401k with Employer match

Medical Plans with premium coverage

Generous PTO starting at 20 days per year

Competitive Incentive Plan

Professional Development opportunities

Family friendly policies

CME/CEU budget and time off

One-time home office setup stipend

Qualifications

• Active COTA license required to provide therapy services.
• 2+ years experience in occupational therapy settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Guide participants through therapy treatment plans.
• Document participant progress and observations accurately.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams for optimal care.

Skills

Occupational Therapy

Patient Care

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Adaptability

Active Listening

Education

Associate’s degree in Occupational Therapy

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Durable Medical Equipment (DME)

Job description

About 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 Role

• Enjoy 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 Los Angeles, CA (90057), where you’ll be part of a team dedicated to making a meaningful impact on the lives of older adults.

$72,300 - $88,000 a year

What's in it for you?

myPlace Health offers a robust compensation package for this role that includes cash compensation and other total rewards. Base pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, relevant work and industry experience, certifications, and location of the role. Onsite roles include appropriate geographic adjustments, while remote roles are typically priced off national pay data.

A Workplace Recognized for Excellence: We are proud to be Certified as a Best Place to Work in 2025, reflecting our commitment to a supportive, inclusive, and rewarding work environment where every team member is valued and empowered to make a difference.

Competitive Incentive Plan: Performance-based incentive plan that is beyond the industry standard.

Growth and feedback opportunities: Enjoy two performance reviews each year (if applicable), designed to support your professional development and celebrate your contributions to our team's success!

Preparing you for retirement: 401k with Employer match.

Medical Plans to fit your needs: Your choice of 6 medical plans, with premium coverage of up to 80% for employees and 75% for all dependents.

Ancillary benefits to meet your other needs: Dental and vision plans to meet your needs of you and your dependents; health savings account, flexible spending accounts, short- and long-term disability coverages, as well as basic life insurance. myPlace is also proud to offer accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness benefits for our team.

Generous time off: PTO starting at 20 days per year; plus 12 paid holidays per year, and 2 floating holidays per year.

Professional Development top of mind: Generous CME/CEU budget and time off, and professional development opportunities.

Making your home office comfortable: A one-time stipend towards setting up your home office, if applicable.

Family friendly environment: Family friendly policies, including paid new parent leave and new child care stipend.

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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