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Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)

Workstream, Richmond, CA, United States


Overview
PRN Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) – Flexible Schedule | Up to $55/hr

Flexible Work. Supportive Team. Meaningful Impact.

Greenridge Post-Acute & Senior Living is hiring a PRN Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join our rehab team. If you’re looking for flexibility, competitive pay, and a collaborative environment, this is a great opportunity to grow your career while making a real difference.

Work alongside experienced therapists to help residents regain independence, improve daily living skills, and enhance quality of 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 $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

Position Summary
The Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) reports to the Director of Rehabilitation, Facility Administrator, and Supervising Occupational Therapist. The Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (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.

The Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) 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

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 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.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

We are an assisted living and skilled nursing facility committed to serving others, nurturing life, and promoting an individual’s ability to thrive. As a top-tier nursing home in El Sobrante, California, we pride ourselves on providing state-of-the-art rehabilitation and nursing services.

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