Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)

Lifepoint Health®; Escondido (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

PTO

Family leave

Tuition assistance

401(k)

Wellness program

Gym membership

Discount programs

Career development

Job summary

Palomar Health Rehabilitation Institute is hiring a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) for inpatient rehabilitation in Escondido, California. This full-time role supports an interdisciplinary team and emphasizes high-quality patient care.

The position involves communicating patient progress, guiding families, scheduling, accurate documentation, and maintaining clean, safe work areas. Wage range is $36.00–$43.88 per hour with robust benefits and career growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate strong communication, time management, and clinical documentation skills.
• Licensure as a COTA in the state of California or eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Communicate patient progress or concerns to the supervising occupational therapist and interdisciplinary team.
• Instruct patients' families or nursing staff in follow-through programs and home exercises.
• Assist with patient scheduling and post treatment charges to patient records daily.
• Document patient care accurately and in accordance with regulations and standards.
• Maintain treatment equipment and work areas in a clean and safe condition.
• Ensure compliance with policies, codes and applicable laws.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Clinical documentation

Job description

Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) - Inpatient Rehabilitation

Full-time

Wage scale: $36.00 - $43.88 per hour

Supportive Leadership, Superior Outcomes, Career Advancement

Your Experience Matters

At Palomar Health Rehabilitation Institute, we are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. Here, you're not just valued as an employee, but as a person. As a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion, and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

How You'll Contribute

Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) Position Summary

Essential Functions

• Communicate patient progress or concerns to the supervising occupational therapist and interdisciplinary team.
• Instruct patients' families or nursing staff in follow-through programs and home exercises.
• Assist with patient scheduling and post treatment charges to patient records daily.
• Document patient care accurately and in accordance with all regulatory, licensing, payer, and accrediting requirements.
• Maintain treatment equipment and work areas in a clean and safe condition.
• Ensure compliance with the Company's Code of Business Conduct, Corporate Compliance Agreement, and applicable laws and professional standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Additional Information

• Must demonstrate strong communication, time management, and clinical documentation skills.
• Familiarity with electronic medical records preferred.

What We Offer

Fundamental to providing great care is supporting and rewarding our team. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

Qualifications And Requirements

• License: Licensed and eligible to practice as a COTA in the state where services are rendered.
• Certifications: CPR certification required.

About Us

Palomar Health Rehabilitation Institute is a 52-bed inpatient rehabilitation hospital located in Escondido, California, and is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier with acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast. From your first day to your next career milestone-your experience matters.

EEOC Statement

Lifepoint Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Lifepoint Health is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.