Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant - $34-44 per hour

Community Medical Centers; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Forbes recognition as a top employer

Top 10 rehab hospital in CA

4-level clinical ladder

Tuition reimbursement and scholarships

Vacation time from Day 1

403(b) retirement plan with matching

Free parking and electric charging

Job summary

Community Medical Centers in Fresno, CA is hiring a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant for a 40-hour week. The role offers day shifts, a staff position, and a pay rate of $34–44 per hour.

You will deliver therapy, assess progress, and work within a multidisciplinary team to support patient independence and recovery. The hospital emphasizes professional development, strong employee benefits, tuition reimbursement, and a supportive work culture.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant degree program.
• CA OTA license or NBCOT certification within 90 days of hire.
• 4 years of applicable experience and demonstrated competence.

Responsibilities

• Deliver occupational therapy services under the direction of a Licensed Occupational Therapist.
• Assess patient responses and progress, adapting activities and equipment to evolving needs.
• Provide mentorship, preceptorship, and onboarding for staff, students, and volunteers.
• Demonstrate critical thinking and leadership in a team-centered rehabilitation environment.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to help residents regain independence.

Skills

Clinical therapy delivery

Patient assessment

Team collaboration

Education

Graduate of an accredited OTA program

CA OTA license or NBCOT cert within 90 days

Job description

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant - $34-44 per hour

Community Medical Centers is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant for a job in Fresno, California.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
• Discipline: Therapy
• Duration: Ongoing
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Staff

Overview:

Overview

Opportunities for you!

• Consecutively recognized as a top employer by Forbes
• Home to a Top 10 rehab hospital in CA
• Be among the first to shape team culture and help set the gold standard in patient experience
• Professional development with a 4-level clinical ladder
• Time and a half after 8 hrs + weekend and night differential (call pay for procedural areas).
• Free Continuing Education and certification including BLS, ACLS and PALS
• Tuition reimbursement, education programs, and scholarships
• Vacation time starts building on Day 1, and builds with your seniority
• 403(b) retirement plan with up to 7% matching contributions
• Free parking and electric charging

Commitment to diversity and inclusion is a cornerstone of our culture at Community. All are welcome as valued members of our community.

We know that our ability to provide the highest level of care is through taking care of our incredible teams.

Responsibilities

Community Medical Centers is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant for a job in Fresno, California.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
• Discipline: Therapy
• Duration: Ongoing
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Staff

Overview:

Fresno, CA

Overview

Opportunities for you!

• Consecutively recognized as a top employer by Forbes

• Home to a Top 10 rehab hospital in CA

• Be among the first to shape team culture and help set the gold standard in patient experience

• Professional development with a 4-level clinical ladder

• Time and a half after 8 hrs + weekend and night differential (call pay for procedural areas).

• Free Continuing Education and certification including BLS, ACLS and PALS

• Tuition reimbursement, education programs, and scholarships

• Vacation time starts building on Day 1, and builds with your seniority

• 403(b) retirement plan with up to 7% matching contributions

• Free parking and electric charging

Commitment to diversity and inclusion is a cornerstone of our culture at Community. All are welcome as valued members of our community.

We know that our ability to provide the highest level of care is through taking care of our incredible teams.

Responsibilities

Located on the Community Regional campus, Burnett Extended Care Center is our brand-new 154-bed transitional care facility. Purpose-built to serve patients transitioning from hospital to home, Burnett features specialized rehabilitation spaces — dedicated gym spaces with the latest technology, a complete simulated home-like environment, and innovative therapy programs — all designed to help patients regain independence and quality of life in a post-acute setting.

• Deliver occupational therapy services under the direction of a Licensed Occupational Therapist, supporting residents with physical or mental challenges in achieving the highest possible level of functional independence.

• Assess patient responses and progress, adapting therapeutic activities and equipment to meet evolving needs across a complex and varied caseload.

• Provide mentorship, preceptorship, and assist in onboarding new staff, students, and volunteers, serving as a resource for clinical best practices.

• Demonstrate critical thinking, technical expertise, leadership in a team-centered rehabilitation environment.

Through collaboration and research, you’ll help residents regain independence by delivering hands‑on support and implementing personalized therapy plans with an interdisciplinary team that puts care first.

Qualifications: Education and Experience

• High School Diploma, High School Equivalency (HSE) or Completion of a CHS Approved Individualized Education Plan (IEP) Certificate required

• Successful completion of one of the following is required

• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant degree program

• Sat for the national examination and received a passing score to qualify for licensures occurring before January 1, 2010 as per Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services

• 4 years of applicable experience and ability to demonstrate required competence required

Licenses and Certifications

• OTA - Current State of California Occupational Therapy Assistant License required

• Exception may be made for Occupational Therapy Assistant License Applicant with a requirement to obtain licensure within 180 days of hire or transfer into position

• COTA - Current Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant through the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) required within 90 days of hire or transfer into position

• BLS - Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers by American Heart Association (AHA) required

Disclaimers

• Pay ranges listed are an estimate and subject to change.
• If any bonuses are noted, they are only applicable to external hires meeting criteria.

Community Medical Centers Job ID #2025-48207. Posted job title: Occupational Therapist Assistant 2 - Certified