Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Cagayan State University; California; On-site; USD 69,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

Relocation Assistance

Strong clinical support

Modern therapy programs

Collaborative interdisciplinary work

Job summary

Cagayan State University in California is seeking a dedicated Occupational Therapy Assistant to support individualized patient care in a skilled nursing or post-acute setting. You will assist the Occupational Therapist with treatment plans, document progress, and help residents regain independence while promoting safety and comfort.

This role requires an active California COTA license and graduation from an accredited OTA program.

Qualifications

• Active California COTA license
• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program
• Strong communication, organizational, and teamwork skills
• Compassionate, patient-centered approach to care
• SNF, rehabilitation, or post-acute experience preferred but not required
• New graduates are encouraged to apply

Responsibilities

• Assist the Occupational Therapist in implementing individualized treatment plans
• Provide occupational therapy interventions to improve activities of daily living (ADLs), mobility, and functional independence
• Monitor patient progress and communicate updates to the supervising Occupational Therapist
• Educate residents, families, and caregivers on therapy techniques and safety practices
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in accordance with regulatory and facility standards
• Collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, rehabilitation professionals, and interdisciplinary care teams
• Support patient-centered goals to maximize recovery and independence

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Teamwork skills

Compassionate patient-centered care

Adaptability/problem-solving

Education

Accredited OTA program graduate

California COTA license

Job description

Your Role

Here’s what you will be doing:

• Assist the Occupational Therapist in implementing individualized treatment plans
• Provide occupational therapy interventions to improve activities of daily living (ADLs), mobility, and functional independence
• Monitor patient progress and communicate updates to the supervising Occupational Therapist
• Educate residents, families, and caregivers on therapy techniques and safety practices
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in accordance with regulatory and facility standards
• Collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, rehabilitation professionals, and interdisciplinary care teams
• Support patient-centered goals to maximize recovery and independence

About You

The company is looking for:

• Current and active California Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) license
• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program
• Strong communication, organizational, and teamwork skills
• Compassionate, patient-centered approach to care
• Skilled nursing facility (SNF), rehabilitation, or post-acute experience preferred but not required
• New graduates are encouraged to apply

Compensation & Benefits

• Pay rate of $50–$55 per hour
• Sign-On Bonus available
• Relocation Assistance available
• Supportive rehab, nursing, and leadership teams
• Modern therapy programs focused on patient success
• Collaborative interdisciplinary work environment
• Opportunities for professional growth and continuing education
• Stable organization with strong clinical support
• Rewarding work helping patients regain independence and improve quality of life