Licensed Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) Part-Time

EmpowerMe Wellness; La Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Team-focused culture

Career growth & cross-training

Recognition programs

Employee Assistance Program

Free CEU Access

Full medical, dental, vision

401(k) with match

HSA, FSA

Life & Disability Insurance

Voluntary benefits

Flexible Paid Time Off

Job summary

EmpowerMe Wellness is seeking a qualified therapist to enhance senior independence through the EmpowerMe 360 program. You will provide therapy services, coordinate with care teams, and support wellness initiatives in a collaborative environment.

Join a supportive culture focused on seniors’ safety, activity, and home-like living. Expect a predictable schedule and opportunities for leadership and professional growth within a nationwide senior-care network.

Qualifications

• Active licensure in your therapy discipline (PT, PTA, OT, COTA, or SLP).
• Passion for empowering seniors to live independently.
• Strong clinical skills with a collaborative mindset.
• Enjoy working in a community-focused setting and engaging with residents.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapy and wellness services for older adults (physical, occupational, or speech).
• Conduct assessments and create personalized care plans with evidence-based interventions.
• Support care coordination with wellness check-ins and caregiver communication.
• Maintain professional and ethical standards aligned with company initiatives.
• Contribute to program development and quality improvement efforts.
• Help residents maximize independence, confidence, and satisfaction.

Skills

Therapy for seniors

Collaborative teamwork

Community engagement

Education

Current professional license in PT/OT/SLP

Job description

Overview

This isn’t therapy as usual – it’s therapy reimagined.

At EmpowerMe Wellness, our therapists don’t just treat patients — they become the heartbeat of EmpowerMe 360, our integrated model of care. EmpowerMe 360 connects therapy, wellness, and medical providers into one seamless experience for residents. As part of this program, you’ll be the trusted guide for seniors, helping them live stronger, safer, and more independent lives.

Your Impact = Residents’ Independence

Every time you help a resident move with confidence, reduce a fall risk, or master a daily task, you’ll see the power of EmpowerMe 360 in action.

Responsibilities

What You’ll Do

• Provide therapy and wellness services (physical, occupational, or speech) for older adults
• Conduct assessments, create personalized care plans, and deliver evidence‑based interventions as part of a collaborative team
• Support care coordination with wellness check‑ins, caregiver communication, and telehealth support
• Maintain professional and ethical standards in line with company initiatives
• Contribute to program development and continuous quality improvement
• Help residents maximize independence, confidence, and satisfaction

Why You’ll Love It Here

• Impact You Can See: Build meaningful relationships with residents while helping them stay active, safe, and out of the hospital.
• Balance You Can Count On: No late nights, no constant driving — predictable schedules that work for your life.
• Growth You Can Build On: Opportunities for leadership, specialty programs, and professional development.
• Variety Every Day: Therapy, care coordination, and wellness check‑ins keep your role dynamic.
• A Supportive Culture: Therapists are celebrated here, not sidelined.

Benefits You’ll Love

All Team Members: Flexible schedule Fun, team-focused culture Career growth & cross‑training Recognition programs Employee Assistance Program Free CEU Access

Full‑Time: Full medical, dental, vision 401(k) with match HSA, FSA, Life & Disability Insurance Voluntary benefits Flexible Paid Time Off

Part‑Time: Voluntary benefits (Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Employee Assistance Program, Pet Insurance) 401(k) with match

Qualifications

What You’ll Bring to EmpowerMe

• Current professional license in your therapy discipline (PT, PTA, OT, COTA, or SLP)
• Passion for empowering seniors to live their best lives
• Strong clinical skills with a collaborative spirit
• Love for teamwork, connection, and being visible in your community

About EmpowerMe Wellness

EmpowerMe Wellness is an integrated healthcare company partnering with senior living communities nationwide. Through our EmpowerMe 360 program, we bring together therapy, pharmacy, and medical care to help residents live stronger, safer, and more independent lives.

Guided by our mission of improving the lives of seniors and the communities they call home, our therapists are at the heart of this purpose — delivering care with meaning, building trusted relationships, and shaping the future of senior wellness every day.

$32.00 - $42.00 per hour