Full-Time COTA: Rehab Specialist, Pay & Benefits

Kern River Transitional Care; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly pay

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Continuing education opportunities

Supportive rehabilitation team

Bonus opportunities

Job summary

Kern River Transitional Care in Bakersfield, CA, is seeking a compassionate Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join our full-time rehabilitation team. The COTA will work under the supervision of a licensed OT to deliver resident-centered therapy and help residents regain independence.

Essential duties include implementing plans of care, documenting progress, and collaborating with the care team to support discharge planning and safety.

Qualifications

• Associate degree from an accredited OTA program.
• Current California OTA license with active status.
• CPR certification if required by licensure or facility policy.
• Experience with electronic documentation systems preferred (Net Health, PointClickCare or similar).

Responsibilities

• Provide occupational therapy treatments as directed by the supervising Occupational Therapist.
• Follow plans of care to improve residents' independence in activities of daily living.
• Complete timely, accurate, and compliant clinical documentation.
• Communicate progress and changes with the supervising OT.
• Collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, and families on treatment and discharge planning.
• Educate residents and families on home exercise and safety.
• Maintain infection-control and equipment-maintenance protocols.

Skills

Strong clinical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Time-management skills

Education

Associate degree in OTA

California OTA license

Tools

Net Health / PointClickCare

Job description

Kern River Transitional Care in Bakersfield, CA, is seeking a compassionate Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join our full-time rehabilitation team. The COTA will work under the supervision of a licensed OT to deliver resident-centered therapy and help residents regain independence.

Essential duties include implementing plans of care, documenting progress, and collaborating with the care team to support discharge planning and safety.