Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant | Geriatric Care | $74,880-$99,840

Purple Cow Recruiting; Modesto (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

17 Days of Personal Time Off (PTO)

12 Observed Holidays Annually

6 Sick Days

401(k) Savings + Match

Additional Benefits Available

Job summary

Heartline Staffing is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant for a full-time position in Modesto, California. You will provide restorative and rehabilitative OT services to geriatric participants at both the center and participants' homes, supporting independence and daily living activities within an interdisciplinary team.

Under an OT's supervision, you will implement treatment plans, monitor progress, assist with assessments, and help coordinate care while maintaining a

Qualifications

• OTA Associate's Degree from an accredited program is REQUIRED.
• Valid California OTA license or proof of license eligibility is REQUIRED.
• Minimum of two years OTA experience with frail/elderly population is REQUIRED.

Responsibilities

• Administer participant treatment programs established by the Occupational Therapist.
• Assist the Occupational Therapist with vital signs, ROM assessments, and strength testing.
• Coordinate with Rehabilitation team members to implement activities and programs based on individual treatment plans.
• Schedule participant treatments and clinical visits and support billing activities.
• Document occupational therapy interventions per care plans.
• Utilize devices and activities supporting muscle re-education, perceptual-motor and cognitive function, balance, endurance and ADLs.
• Collaborate with therapists, providers, and other disciplines as part of interdisciplinary care.
• Provide services at the center and in participants' homes.

Education

OTA Associate's Degree

CA OTA License or Eligibility

Job description

Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant | Geriatric Care | $74,880-$99,840

Full-Time | Modesto, CA | Center & Participant Home-Based Care

Heartline Staffing is recruiting a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant for a full-time opportunity in Modesto, California. This role offers the opportunity to provide restorative and rehabilitative occupational therapy to frail and elderly participants while working as part of an interdisciplinary care team. Unlike high-volume therapy environments, this position emphasizes lower patient volumes, long-term participant relationships, collaborative care, and work/life balance without after-hours documentation.

POSITION OVERVIEW

Under the direction of an Occupational Therapist, the COTA provides restorative and rehabilitative occupational therapy services to participants at the center and in their homes. The role focuses on maximizing participant independence, safety, and performance of activities of daily living while collaborating closely with rehabilitation and interdisciplinary team members.

COMPENSATION

• Base Salary: $74,880-$99,840

ROLE

• Administer participant treatment programs established by the Occupational Therapist
• Assist the Occupational Therapist with vital signs, range-of-motion assessments, and strength testing
• Coordinate with Rehabilitation team members to implement activities and programs based on individual treatment plans
• Schedule participant treatments and clinical visits and support billing activities
• Document occupational therapy interventions in accordance with established care plans
• Utilize devices, techniques, and activities supporting muscle re-education, perceptual-motor and cognitive function, balance, endurance, and independence with activities of daily living
• Collaborate with therapists, providers, and other disciplines as part of an interdisciplinary care model
• Provide services at the center and in participants' homes

BENEFITS

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 17 Days of Personal Time Off (PTO)
• 12 Observed Holidays Annually
• 6 Sick Days
• 401(k) Savings + Match
• Additional Benefits Available

REQUIREMENTS

• Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) Associate's Degree From An Accredited Program REQUIRED
• Valid California OTA License Or Proof Of License Eligibility REQUIRED
• Minimum Of Two Years Of OTA Experience In A Clinical Setting With A Frail Or Elderly Population REQUIRED
• OTA Knowledge Necessary To Treat Frail, Elderly Participants With Complex Needs REQUIRED

PREFERRED

• Outpatient Experience Preferred
• Acute Care Experience Preferred
• Inpatient Experience Preferred
• Skilled Nursing Experience Preferred