Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) – Part-Time

Location: Garden City Health Care Center – Modesto, CA
Pay Range: $40.00 – $45.00 per hour (BOE)
Status: Part-Time
Setting: Skilled Nursing Facility | Short-Term Rehabilitation

Join Our Therapy Team

Garden City Health Care Center is seeking a compassionate and motivated Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join our rehabilitation team on a part-time basis. This role is ideal for a COTA who is passionate about helping residents maximize independence and quality of life in a skilled nursing and rehab setting.

General Purpose

The Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) assists the Occupational Therapist in providing patient-centered therapy services, carrying out treatment plans, and documenting resident progress in accordance with physician orders, state practice acts, and facility policies.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Treat residents as directed by the Occupational Therapist and physician-approved plan of care

• Provide direct patient care to improve functional independence and quality of life

• Record daily treatment notes and weekly progress notes in accordance with OT Board and payer requirements

• Communicate resident progress, challenges, and plans with the rehab and interdisciplinary teams

• Assist with discharge planning and caregiver education

• Instruct residents, families, and nursing staff on maintenance programs and safety techniques

• Assist nursing department with training of Restorative Aides as needed

• Participate in rehab meetings, care conferences, and in-services as assigned

• Assist with cleaning, maintenance, and organization of the therapy treatment area

• Report equipment issues promptly to ensure safe operation

• Maintain positive, professional relationships with residents, families, and staff

Supervisory Responsibilities

• This position has no supervisory responsibilities

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program

• Skilled nursing or geriatric experience preferred but not required

Licensure & Certifications

• Current, active California Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) license in good standing

• Must meet all continuing education requirements per state regulations

Skills

• Proficient in electronic documentation systems (Casamba and PointClickCare preferred)

• Strong communication, time management, and clinical skills

• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team

Physical Demands

• Frequent standing, walking, reaching, pushing, and pulling

• Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds frequently

• Occasional stooping, kneeling, crouching, or balancing

• Visual abilities include close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions

Work Environment

• Skilled nursing and rehabilitation setting

• Noise level typically low to moderate

• One primary work location

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.