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Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant | PACE

Purple Cow Recruiting
Modesto, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 7/21/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/20/2026
Description:
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)
Full Time | PACE Program | Geriatric Rehabilitation

Elizabeth Banzhaf, LPN
Co-Founder & COO | Heartline Staffing
Call or Text: 272-230-3157
LinkedIn: View Elizabeth's LinkedIn
Prefer a confidential conversation instead of applying? Call or text Elizabeth directly at 272-230-3157.

Heartline Staffing, in partnership with Purple Cow Recruiting, is hiring a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) for WelbeHealth PACE in Modesto, California.

POSITION OVERVIEW
  • Join an interdisciplinary PACE team dedicated to helping older adults remain independent while living safely in their homes.
  • Deliver restorative and rehabilitative occupational therapy services under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist.
  • Provide care in both the PACE center and participant homes with a focus on maximizing independence, safety, and activities of daily living (ADLs).
  • Collaborate closely with physicians, therapists, nurses, and the interdisciplinary team to implement individualized care plans.
  • Enjoy meaningful, long-term patient relationships instead of short-term rehabilitation episodes.
  • Benefit from lower patient volumes and no after-hours documentation responsibilities.

COMPENSATION
  • $74,880-$99,840 Annual Salary
  • Comprehensive Benefits Package

SCHEDULE
  • Full-Time
  • Monday-Friday
  • Combination of PACE Center and Community Visits

WHY COTAs ARE APPLYING
  • Lower daily patient volume
  • No after-hours charting
  • Long-term participant relationships
  • Collaborative interdisciplinary care model
  • Strong work-life balance
  • Excellent benefits and retirement package
  • Mission-driven organization serving older adults

BENEFITS
  • Medical Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • 17 Days Paid Time Off
  • 12 Paid Holidays
  • 6 Paid Sick Days
  • 401(k) with Employer Match
  • Bonus Opportunities
  • Comprehensive Employee Benefits
Requirements:
  • Associate's Degree as an Occupational Therapy Assistant from an Accredited Program REQUIRED
  • Active California Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) License REQUIRED
  • Minimum Two Years of Clinical OTA Experience with a Frail or Geriatric Population REQUIRED
  • Experience in Outpatient, Acute Care, Inpatient Rehabilitation, or Skilled Nursing Preferred
  • Strong Understanding of Occupational Therapy Interventions for Older Adults REQUIRED
  • Excellent Communication and Team Collaboration Skills REQUIRED
  • Pediatric-Only Experience Will Not Be Considered

Not ready to formally apply? That's okay. Many therapy professionals prefer a confidential conversation first. Call or text Elizabeth directly at 272-230-3157.

Heartline Staffing is a Strategic Talent Partner with Purple Cow Recruiting. Applications are securely processed through Purple Cow Recruiting's applicant tracking system.

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