Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)

Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) | Valley Pointe Nursing & Rehabilitation

Job Opening: Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) - Full Time
Facility: Valley Pointe Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
Location: Castro Valley, CA (Next to Eden Hospital)
Compensation: $55 to $57 DOE
Shifts: Full Time

Work for the Best in Castro Valley

Join a Five-Star, all-in-house team where stability meets a fast-paced clinical environment.

Valley Pointe Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is looking for a skilled Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) to join our premier rehabilitation department.

Whether you are looking for Full-Time, Part-Time, or PRN shifts, we offer a unique clinical setting focused exclusively on short-term recovery.

We take pride in our 100% in-house staffing model.

At Valley Pointe, you aren't a contractor—you are a vital part of a permanent team dedicated to helping residents regain independence and return home.

Why Valley Pointe?


* Elite Standing: We are a Five-Star rated facility, a testament to our commitment to resident-centered care.


* Unmatched Stability: Join a tenured team where most employees have been with us for 5+ years, providing a supportive and knowledgeable work family.


* Boutique Environment: Our 50-bed facility allows for a more personalized approach to rehabilitation while maintaining a high-volume, dynamic admission rate.


* Perfect Location: Just 1 mile from the Castro Valley Marketplace and Castro Village Shopping Center—perfect for local dining and errands before or after your shift.

Your Role & Responsibilities:



* Implements and executes an established patient treatment plan under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist.


* Communicates with patient, families, referring physicians, and other members of the team.


* Provides timely written documentation per facility and department requirements.


* Develops and enhances clinical and professional skills through knowledge and professional association.


* Provides timely written documentation as required by insurance provider to meet licensing, certification, regulatory, reimbursement requirements.


* Supports and participates in department operations and development.


* Reports any changes in patient status or needs to supervising therapist on a timely basis.


* Prepares and submits patient charges accurately to provide appropriate billing information.


* Meets or exceeds the productivity standards as established with Supervisor.


* Uses professional judgment to ensure safety of self, patients, and others at all times.


* Achieves quality patient care through interdisciplinary communication.


* Attends required meetings as designed by the Director of Rehab and/or Supervisor.


* Effectively communicates with therapists concerning patients' response to treatment plan.


* Provides constructive feedback to rehab aides.


* Attends in-servi...