What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) position at Ocean Pointe Healthcare Center?
Full-Time Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) - Santa Monica, CA
Ocean Pointe Healthcare Center is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant to join our rehab team. In this role, you will support high-quality occupational therapy services across Skilled Nursing setting, helping residents regain function, independence, and confidence in daily 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 $43–$48 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 Part-Time and PRN 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.
Benefits: The company provides many benefits including but not limited to:
- Competitive pay
- Health Benefits – Medical, dental, and vision coverages with company paying majority of costs for Medical HMO (with buy up plan options available)
- 401(k) with company match (company match begins after 1 year of service)
- Company paid Life and Disability insurance
- Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick, Holiday)
- Employee Assistance program
- Identity Theft and Travel insurance protections
- BeneHub employee sponsored discount programs and more….
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
We are a skilled nursing facility committed to serving others, nurturing life, and promoting an individual’s ability to thrive. As a top-tier, 24-hour nursing home in Santa Monica, we pride ourselves on providing state-of-the-art rehabilitation and nursing services.
Salary : $43 - $48