COTA: Elevate Mobility & Independence (FT/PT/PRN)

PACS; Live Oak (CA); On-site; USD 61,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Santa Cruz Post Acute in Santa Cruz, CA is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join our therapy team. We offer Full-Time, Part-Time, and PRN schedules with starting pay of $44-50 per hour DOE and a comprehensive benefits package.

The COTA will work under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist to provide services that enhance residents’ independence and quality of life in a skilled nursing environment. New grads are welcome to apply. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Current Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) license in the state of California.
• Graduate of an accredited COTA program.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and documentation skills.
• Prior SNF experience preferred but new grads are welcome to apply!

Responsibilities

• Provide treatment interventions as outlined in the resident’s individualized OT plan of care.
• Assist in implementing therapeutic programs to improve ADLs, mobility, strength, coordination, and cognitive function.
• Document daily treatment notes, progress updates, and resident responses according to facility and regulatory standards.
• Collaborate with the occupational therapist, therapy staff, nursing team, and other interdisciplinary members to support resident goals.
• Educate residents, families, and caregivers on therapeutic exercises, safety techniques, and functional strategies.
• Maintain compliance with state and federal regulations and professional standards.

Skills

Strong communication

Teamwork

Documentation

Education

CA COTA license

Accredited COTA program

Job description

Santa Cruz Post Acute in Santa Cruz, CA is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join our therapy team. We offer Full-Time, Part-Time, and PRN schedules with starting pay of $44-50 per hour DOE and a comprehensive benefits package.

The COTA will work under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist to provide services that enhance residents’ independence and quality of life in a skilled nursing environment. New grads are welcome to apply. Equal opportunity employer.