COTA PRN

Gateway Post Acute; Porterville (CA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 62,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible PRN scheduling

Supportive rehab team

Modern clinical resources

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

Gateway Post Acute is seeking a compassionate PRN Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to join our rehabilitation team. Under the supervision of an OT, you will provide individualized treatment to help residents improve daily activities safely and independently.

The role emphasizes flexible PRN scheduling, collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, and opportunities to contribute to care planning and equipment recommendations.

Qualifications

• Associate degree from an accredited OTA program.
• CA OTA license in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Provide OT treatments under the supervising OT's plan of care.
• Help residents with activities of daily living and mobility.
• Monitor residents' responses and report progress to supervising OT.
• Complete accurate clinical documentation.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, rehab staff, residents, and families.
• Participate in care conferences and discharge planning.
• Educate on home exercise programs, safety techniques, and fall prevention.
• Recommend adaptive equipment and assistive devices.
• Assist nursing staff with training and supporting Restorative Nursing Assistants.
• Provide staff training as requested.
• Follow infection prevention and equipment maintenance procedures.
• Report equipment issues promptly.
• Contribute to quality improvement and rehab program development.
• Maintain resident privacy and confidentiality.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Clinical skills

Communication

Time management

Education

Associate degree in OTA program

CA OTA license in good standing

Tools

Net Health

PointClickCare

Job description

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) - PRN

Gateway Post Acute

Pay Range: $42.00-$45.00 per hour, based on experience

Help Residents Regain Independence and Confidence

Gateway Post Acute is seeking a compassionate and motivated PRN Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to join our rehabilitation team. This is an excellent opportunity to provide meaningful, hands‑on therapy while enjoying the flexibility of a PRN schedule.

Under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist, the COTA provides individualized treatment to help residents improve their ability to complete daily activities safely and independently.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide skilled occupational therapy treatments according to the supervising Occupational Therapist's plan of care.
• Help residents improve their ability to complete activities of daily living, including dressing, grooming, bathing, toileting, feeding, and mobility.
• Monitor residents' responses to treatment and communicate progress, concerns, or changes to the supervising Occupational Therapist.
• Complete accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation.
• Communicate with physicians, nurses, rehabilitation staff, residents, families, and other members of the interdisciplinary team.
• Participate in resident care conferences, rehabilitation meetings, and discharge planning as needed.
• Educate residents, families, and caregivers regarding treatment goals, home exercise programs, safety techniques, fall prevention, and maintenance programs.
• Recommend and assist with obtaining adaptive equipment, splints, assistive devices, elevated toilet seats, grab bars, and other durable medical equipment.
• Assist nursing staff with training and supporting Restorative Nursing Assistants.
• Provide employee in-services and training programs as requested.
• Follow infection prevention, safety, and equipment‑maintenance procedures.
• Report damaged or malfunctioning equipment promptly.
• Contribute to quality assurance, performance improvement, and rehabilitation program development.
• Maintain resident privacy and the confidentiality of all resident and company information.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Associate degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program required.
• Current California Occupational Therapy Assistant license in good standing required.
• Must maintain all continuing education and licensure requirements.
• Current CPR/BLS certification required when applicable.
• Skilled nursing, post-acute care, rehabilitation, long‑term‑care, or geriatric experience preferred.
• New graduates are welcome to apply.
• Experience with Net Health, PointClickCare, or other electronic documentation systems preferred.
• Strong clinical, documentation, communication, and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with the supervising Occupational Therapist and interdisciplinary team.
• Compassionate, professional, and resident-centered approach to care.
• Flexibility to provide coverage based on facility needs.

Physical Requirements

This position requires frequent standing, walking, reaching, pushing, pulling, and assisting residents with mobility and transfers. The employee may occasionally climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl while providing care or operating equipment.

The role may involve exerting more than 100 pounds of force occasionally, more than 50 pounds frequently, or more than 20 pounds regularly when safely assisting residents or moving equipment.

Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Why Join Gateway Post Acute?

• Competitive pay of $42.00-$45.00 per hour, based on experience
• Flexible PRN scheduling
• Supportive and collaborative rehabilitation team
• Modern clinical and documentation resources
• Training and professional development opportunities
• Benefits and paid time off based on eligibility and facility policy
• Meaningful work helping residents regain independence and improve their quality of life

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.