Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

Location:

San Jose, California (Onsite)

Work Type:

Full-Time

Positions:

1

Shift Details

• Shift: Day Shift
• Schedule: Monday - Friday
• Hours: Standard Business Hours

The

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

is responsible for providing restorative and rehabilitative occupational therapy services under the direction of an Occupational Therapist.

This role supports a

participant-centered care model

, focusing on improving independence, safety, and quality of life for elderly and frail populations through coordinated interdisciplinary care.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Care

• Administer occupational therapy treatment programs as directed by OT
• Assist with vital signs, range of motion, and strength assessments
• Deliver therapeutic interventions to improve ADLs

Patient Care \& Rehabilitation

• Work with elderly/frail participants with complex medical needs
• Promote independence through therapeutic activities
• Support cognitive, balance, endurance, and motor function development

Team Collaboration

• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team (IDT)
• Coordinate with therapists and healthcare providers
• Support care plan implementation

Documentation \& Scheduling

• Document therapy interventions and patient progress
• Assist with scheduling treatments and clinical visits
• Ensure compliance with care plans and documentation standards

Must-Have Qualifications

• Associate's Degree - Occupational Therapy Assistant (Required)
• Active California OTA License or eligibility (Required)
• Minimum 2\+ years of OTA experience
• Experience working with elderly / frail populations
• Strong understanding of ADL-focused rehabilitation

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in outpatient, acute, inpatient, or skilled nursing settings
• Experience in interdisciplinary care models
• Strong patient engagement and communication skills

Core Competencies

• Rehabilitation therapy support
• Patient-centered care
• Communication and teamwork
• Clinical documentation
• Time management

Work Environment

• PACE / Rehabilitation care setting
• Onsite role in San Jose, CA
• Collaborative interdisciplinary team environment

Additional Requirements

• Must be comfortable working with elderly populations
• Must maintain all required certifications and licenses
• Must comply with healthcare and regulatory standards

Recruiter Submission Template -

Full Name:

Degree / Certification with Institution and Completion Year:

Do you have an Associate's Degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant?

Do you have an active California OTA License or eligibility?

Do you have 2\+ years of OTA experience?

Do you have experience working with elderly / frail populations?

Do you have experience in:

• Outpatient / Inpatient / Skilled Nursing settings?
• Interdisciplinary care teams?

Tentative Start Date:

Motivation / Reason for interest in this position:

Reason for job change:

Contact Number:

Email ID:

LinkedIn Profile URL:

Full Address (City, State):

Notice Period / Availability:

Current Work Authorization Status:

Expected Salary:

Are you ready to relocate at your own expense and work onsite in Columbus, Ohio (Onsite)?