Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant - COTA

Salgado-LLC; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Relocation assistance

PTO and holidays

Job summary

Salgado-LLC in Stockton, California is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to support seniors under the supervision of an Licensed Occupational Therapist. You will implement personalized treatment plans to enhance safety, mobility, and performance of daily living activities in a collaborative clinical setting.

As part of the rehab team, you will document progress, coordinate care, and contribute to a comprehensive total rewards package including competitive compensation,

Qualifications

• Education: Associate degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant from an accredited program.
• Licensure: Valid California Occupational Therapy Assistant License or immediate eligibility.
• Geriatric Experience: Minimum 2 years in a clinical setting with frail seniors.
• Clinical Knowledge: Broad therapeutic knowledge for frail older adults with medical needs.
• Mobility: Reliable transportation for facility-based care and home visits.

Responsibilities

• Administer tailored occupational therapy treatments under supervision of a licensed OT.
• Assist with vital signs, ROM testing, and manual muscle strength evaluations.
• Deliver interventions to improve muscle re-education, balance, endurance, cognition.
• Train patients in ADLs and use adaptive devices for safe daily independence.
• Coordinate with rehab team and manage scheduling, visits, and billing docs.
• Maintain and calibrate therapy equipment; update care plans as progress occurs.

Skills

Geriatric Experience

Clinical Knowledge

Mobility

Education

Associate degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant

Job description

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

Role Summary

Are you a compassionate therapy professional dedicated to helping seniors reclaim their independence and thrive in their daily lives? We are seeking a skilled Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join our mission-driven clinical team. In this rewarding role, you will work under the direction of a Licensed Occupational Therapist to implement personalized treatment plans that enhance our patients' safety, mobility, and performance of activities of daily living (ADLs). Serving as a critical link within our collaborative healthcare team, you will provide essential condition updates, administer restorative interventions, and build meaningful, long-term relationships with a specialized senior population. If you are looking for an empowering workspace that balances clinical autonomy with a highly supportive team culture and an incredible total rewards package, we invite you to make a lasting impact with us!

Duties & Responsibilities

Clinical Interventions & Patient Care

Treatment Administration: Administer tailored occupational therapy treatment programs and interventions as established by the supervising Occupational Therapist.

Assessment Assistance: Partner with the Occupational Therapist to obtain patient vital signs, conduct range of motion testing, and perform manual muscle strength evaluations.

Holistic Interventions: Deliver and document specialized interventions to promote muscle re-education, balance, endurance, perceptual-motor skills, and cognitive function.

ADL & Device Training: Guide patients in utilizing specialized adaptive devices, techniques, and therapeutic activities designed to maximize their safe, everyday independence at the clinical center and at home.

Operational & Team Coordination

Unified Rehabilitation: Coordinate dynamically with other members of the rehabilitation team to implement seamless programs aligned with each patient's individual care plan.

Administrative Operations: Manage patient treatment scheduling, track clinical visits, and oversee essential billing documentation within our data systems.

Equipment Stewardship: Track, maintain, and ensure the continuous safety and calibration of all specialized therapeutic equipment.

Care Plan Updates: Actively monitor patient progress and provide comprehensive condition updates to the broader clinical team to adapt care blueprints dynamically.

Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Education: Associate degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant from an accredited, board-approved program (degrees earned outside the US must have a verified equivalent evaluation).

Licensure: Valid, active California Occupational Therapy Assistant License (or verified proof of immediate license eligibility).

Geriatric Experience: Minimum of two (2) years of professional COTA experience in a clinical setting working directly with a frail, elderly, or complex senior population.

Clinical Knowledge: Deep therapeutic knowledge necessary to safely treat frail older adults with complex medical, physical, and psychosocial needs.

Mobility: A reliable means of transportation to seamlessly support facility-based care and occasional community home visits.

Location and Work Type

Work Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Work Setting: 100% On-site clinical facility care integrated with occasional local community home visits (dedicated office space is available on-location).

Schedule: Stable, consistent daytime schedule providing an exceptional work-life balance compared to high-burnout acute rehab settings.

Location: Stockton, California

Total Rewards Package: Highly competitive compensation structure featuring stable base pay, performance bonuses, and company equity opportunities!

True Work/Life Balance: Enjoy 17 days of Personal Time Off (PTO), 12 paid holidays observed annually, and robust designated sick time.

Comprehensive Healthcare: Immediate access to premium medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage options.

Financial Security: 401(k) retirement savings program equipped with a competitive company match.

Relocation Support: Relocation assistance may be considered for an ideal candidate.