Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)
Napa Valley Care Center | Napa, CA
💰 Earn $45.00-$58.00 per Hour | Full-Time
🕒 Flexible Scheduling Available
Looking for a COTA Career Where You Can Truly Make a Difference?

Napa Valley Care Center is seeking a compassionate, motivated, and patient-focused Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join our growing rehabilitation team.

If you're passionate about helping patients regain independence, improve daily living skills, and achieve meaningful outcomes, we want to hear from you.

Join a collaborative therapy department where your contributions are valued, your professional growth is supported, and your work has a direct impact on the lives of our residents every day.

Why Join Napa Valley Care Center?

✅ Competitive Pay: $45.00-$58.00 per hour
✅ Full-Time Position with Flexible Scheduling
✅ Supportive Interdisciplinary Team
✅ Modern Therapy Equipment & Treatment Approaches
✅ Opportunities for Career Growth and Professional Development
✅ Collaborative Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Environment
✅ Make a Meaningful Difference in Patients' Lives

What You'll Do

As a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA), you'll work under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist to help patients maximize independence and improve functional performance.

Key Responsibilities


* Implement individualized treatment plans established by the Occupational Therapist


* Deliver therapeutic interventions focused on activities of daily living (ADLs), mobility, coordination, strengthening, and self-care skills


* Assist patients in achieving functional goals and improving quality of life


* Monitor patient progress and communicate treatment responses to the supervising Occupational Therapist


* Complete timely and accurate therapy documentation in accordance with regulatory guidelines


* Educate patients and families on adaptive techniques, equipment use, and safety strategies


* Collaborate with therapists, nursing staff, physicians, and interdisciplinary team members


* Participate in care conferences and discharge planning


* Maintain a safe, positive, and patient-centered therapy environment

Qualifications
Required


* Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program


* Current California Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) license in good standing


* Current CPR certification or ability to obtain upon hire


* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills


* Strong clinical and organizational abilities


* Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment

Preferred


* Skilled nursing facility (SNF), post-acute, rehabilitation, or long-term care experience


* Experience with electronic medical records (EMR) and therapy documentation systems


* Knowledge of Medicare, managed care, and rehabilitation practices


* New graduates are encouraged to apply

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