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Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)

Workstream, Santa Monica, CA, United States


Full-Time Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) - Santa Monica, CA
Ocean Pointe Healthcare Center is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant to join our rehab team. In this role, you will support high-quality occupational therapy services across Skilled Nursing setting, helping residents regain function, independence, and confidence in daily life.

Our Mission
We are professionals committed to serving others, nurturing life, and promoting an individual’s ability to thrive.

Why You Will Love This Opportunity

Competitive pay (typically $43–$48 per hour, depending on experience)

Supportive, collaborative therapy team committed to excellent patient care

Meaningful work where you can directly enhance resident quality of life

Flexible scheduling options – Open to Part‑Time and PRN options

Position Summary
The Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) reports to the Director of Rehabilitation, Facility Administrator, and Supervising Occupational Therapist. The COTA is a licensed healthcare professional who provides skilled occupational therapy interventions under the direction and supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist (OT).

Responsibilities

Assists with patient transport and transfers.

Performs assigned non-patient care duties and patient care duties under the direct supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist (OT).

Assists registered therapists in routine treatment of rehabilitation, acute or outpatients in assigned discipline(s).

Does not interpret orders, evaluate patients, or develop treatment programs.

Performs patient‑related tasks assigned by therapist.

Lifts patients to/from mats, treatment and tilt tables, wheelchairs and other equipment appropriate to the facility/department.

Assists patients with transfer activities to all surfaces.

Assists patients in donning/doffing all appliances specific to the facility/department.

Positions patients in parallel bars and prepares patients for standing with appropriate orthotic/prosthetic devices and equipment.

Transports patients to/from therapy as needed.

Assists therapist with other patient‑related treatment activities as appropriate and providing equipment.

Assists with patient‑related activities including equipment set‑up and patient positioning in preparation for therapy session as outlined in the State Practice.

Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Must possess a current, unencumbered, active license to practice as a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant in this state.

Must possess an Associate degree from an accredited program conferring the title of Occupational Therapist Assistant.

Good verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal skills; demonstrated maturity and responsibility.

Current BCLS Card (AHA) and maintain active status.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Health benefits – Medical, dental, and vision coverages with company paying majority of costs for Medical HMO (with buy‑up plan options available)

401(k) with company match (company match begins after 1 year of service)

Company paid Life and Disability insurance

Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick, Holiday)

Employee Assistance program

Identity Theft and Travel insurance protections

BeneHub employee‑sponsored discount programs and more…

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

We are a skilled nursing facility committed to serving others, nurturing life, and promoting an individual’s ability to thrive. As a top‑tier, 24‑hour nursing home in Santa Monica, we pride ourselves on providing state‑of‑the‑art rehabilitation and nursing services.

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