Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

TEEMA; Stockton (CA); Hybrid; USD 62,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid on-site & field work

Travel to client homes

Job summary

TEEMA is seeking two dedicated Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants to join our Stockton, CA team on a full-time contract basis. You will work under an OT supervisor providing restorative services for seniors at our day health center and in their homes, with a hybrid schedule 3 days on-site and 2 days field-based.

Ideal candidates hold an Associate's Degree in OTA, California license, and at least two years of geriatric experience.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant from an accredited program.
• Valid, unrestricted California OTA license.
• Minimum two years of OTA experience with frail or elderly populations.

Responsibilities

• Implement Plan of Care under supervising OT.
• Deliver and document ADL-focused treatments and mobility interventions.
• Assist with clinical screenings and safety assessments.
• Educate patients, families, and caregivers on equipment use and safety.
• Coordinate scheduling, billing records, and therapy-related activities.

Skills

Geriatric care

Documentation

Home visits

Education

Associate's Degree in OTA

Tools

Californian OTA license

Job description

Are you a dedicated, compassionate clinical professional who loves helping older adults regain their functional independence, safety, and confidence? We are seeking two highly organized Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTAs) for full-time contract positions in Stockton.

Working under the direct guidance of a licensed Occupational Therapist, you will play a crucial role in delivering restorative and rehabilitative occupational therapy services to senior participants at our day health center and within their homes. This position perfectly balances hands-on clinical therapy—such as muscle re-education, cognitive function activities, and daily living (ADL) training with essential administrative and gym management support. If you are an empathetic communicator who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced setting and is comfortable with local community travel, we invite you to join our clinical operations team.

Duties & Responsibilities

Therapeutic Care & ADL Rehabilitation

Implement Plan of Care: Administer individualized occupational therapy treatment programs and interventions exactly as established by the supervising Occupational Therapist.

Functional Interventions: Deliver and document treatments focused on muscle re-education, perceptual-motor skills, balance, endurance, and cognitive function to maximize participant independence in performing Activities of Daily Living (ADLs).

Clinical Screening Assistance: Assist the Occupational Therapist in gathering vital signs, conducting range of motion tests, and measuring baseline strength.

Patient & Caregiver Education: Provide clear training and instruction to staff, participants, and family caregivers in the safe use and proper care of therapeutic equipment and adaptive devices.

Clinical Touchpoints: Monitor participants for functional or medical status changes, updating the OT and interdisciplinary team (IDT) promptly. Assist with supervised end-of-life care coordination when required.

Administrative Operations: Manage patient treatment scheduling, arrange recurring appointments for the primary Physical and Occupational Therapists, and handle clinical billing records.

Gym & Equipment Upkeep: Clean, organize, and maintain the rehabilitation gym equipment, and track routine equipment maintenance logs.

Mobile & Telehealth Delivery: Complete field-based mobile visits to participant homes for direct treatments, durable medical equipment (DME) setup, and at-home training, supplemented by clinical telehealth sessions.

Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Education, Licensure & Credentials

Education: Associate's Degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant from an accredited program (qualifying degrees earned outside of the US must be evaluated to the US equivalent).

Licensure: Valid, unrestricted California Occupational Therapy Assistant License.

Work Authorization: Legally authorized to practice and work in the State of California.

Experience & Skills

Clinical Focus: Minimum of two (2) years of Occupational Therapy Assistant experience in a clinical setting working directly with a frail or elderly population.

Geriatric Knowledge: Strong professional understanding of complex medical and physical needs unique to vulnerable or elderly seniors.

Mobility: Must possess reliable personal transportation to complete required field-based mobile therapy visits and home safety setups.

Desired Qualifications

Interpersonal Strengths: Highly motivated, self-directed, and capable of making sound decisions in fast-paced or quickly changing environments.

Cultural Competency: Excellent communication and organization skills with a proven track record of working effectively with individuals from diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.

Location and Work Type

Work Type: Full-Time Contract Position (40 hours per week)

Work Setting: Hybrid on-site and field-based setting out of the center in Stockton, CA. The routine schedule requires 3 days on-site at the day health center and 2 days completed off-site (field-based mobile home visits and telehealth), with occasional flexibility required to work additional on-site days based on center volume.

Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Pay: $45-48/HR depending on years of experience.