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Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)

Workstream, Tracy, CA, United States


Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) | Part-Time | $45–$55/hr | Tracy, CA

Tracy Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is hiring a compassionate and licensed COTA to join our skilled rehab team at our Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) in Tracy, California. This is an excellent opportunity for a COTA seeking meaningful part-time or PRN work in a long-term care setting where your clinical expertise directly improves resident quality of life every day.

Why You Will Love This Opportunity

Competitive pay (typically $45–$55 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 PRN as well

Position Summary
Our residents count on skilled COTAs like you to help them regain independence in activities of daily living (ADLs), rebuild confidence, and return to the lives they love. Under the supervision of our licensed OT, you will deliver high-quality occupational therapy interventions that make a real difference in long-term care and post-acute rehabilitation.

Responsibilities

Assists with patient transport and transfers.

The COTA performs assigned non-patient care duties and patient care duties under the direct supervision of a licensed 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

Assist 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 COTA 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.

We are an equal opportunity employer.

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