Inpatient COTA: Impactful Care, Growth & Benefits

Lifepoint Health®; Escondido (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

PTO

Family leave

Tuition assistance

401(k)

Wellness program

Gym membership

Discount programs

Career development

Job summary

Palomar Health Rehabilitation Institute is hiring a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) for inpatient rehabilitation in Escondido, California. This full-time role supports an interdisciplinary team and emphasizes high-quality patient care.

The position involves communicating patient progress, guiding families, scheduling, accurate documentation, and maintaining clean, safe work areas. Wage range is $36.00–$43.88 per hour with robust benefits and career growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate strong communication, time management, and clinical documentation skills.
• Licensure as a COTA in the state of California or eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Communicate patient progress or concerns to the supervising occupational therapist and interdisciplinary team.
• Instruct patients' families or nursing staff in follow-through programs and home exercises.
• Assist with patient scheduling and post treatment charges to patient records daily.
• Document patient care accurately and in accordance with regulations and standards.
• Maintain treatment equipment and work areas in a clean and safe condition.
• Ensure compliance with policies, codes and applicable laws.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Clinical documentation

Job description

Palomar Health Rehabilitation Institute is hiring a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) for inpatient rehabilitation in Escondido, California. This full-time role supports an interdisciplinary team and emphasizes high-quality patient care.

The position involves communicating patient progress, guiding families, scheduling, accurate documentation, and maintaining clean, safe work areas. Wage range is $36.00–$43.88 per hour with robust benefits and career growth opportunities.