Job Title
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)
Location
Salinas, California
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Days | Onsite
Key Responsibilities
- Provide skilled occupational therapy treatments under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist.
- Implement individualized treatment plans to improve ADL performance, functional mobility, upper extremity function, cognition, safety awareness, and overall independence.
- Accurately document treatments using electronic medical records in accordance with Medicare, state, and facility standards.
- Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team regarding patient progress and discharge planning.
- Educate patients, caregivers, and facility staff on adaptive equipment, home safety, and functional strategies.
- Participate in care conferences and team meetings as appropriate.
Required Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program.
- Current California COTA license or eligibility to obtain licensure.
- Current CPR/BLS certification.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
- Ability to complete documentation in Net Health per facility standards.
Preferred Experience / Skills
- Prior experience in a skilled nursing facility setting.
- Experience treating orthopedic, neurological, cardiopulmonary, or medically complex patient populations.
- Motivated new graduates with a passion for patient-centered care are encouraged to apply.
Why Join Us
- Work within a supportive interdisciplinary rehabilitation team in a modern therapy gym with exposure to a wide variety of diagnoses.
- Excellent mentorship and a collaborative work environment that promotes professional growth.