Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

Job description

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)?

Worksite address

san jose, CA, 95199, US

Who can apply

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