Occupational Therapist Assistant COTA - Full Time
Listed compensation
$62k-$78k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
Benefits
- 401(k)
- Bonus based on performance
- Dental insurance
- Employee discounts
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Opportunity for advancement
- Parental leave
- Signing bonus
- Training & development
- Vision insurance
- Wellness resources
- Hiring for our Mission Viejo Clinic ONLY - Required in Person
- Benefits/Perks
- Competitive Compensation
- Great Work Environment
- Career Advancement Opportunities
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist Assistant to join our team! As an Occupational Therapist Assistant, you will be working closely with Occupational Therapists as well as other Assistants to provide therapy and support for our patients.
You will be following plans of care previously laid out, assisting your patients with using adaptive devices, and maintaining all therapy spaces and equipment. The ideal candidate has strong time management skills, excellent customer service skills, and knowledge of occupational therapy guidelines and recommendations.
Responsibilities
- Read, understand, and follow all plans of care and therapy laid out for patients under your care
- Assist patients with using adaptive equipment, modified exercises, and learning basic life skills
- Assist Occupational Therapists with exercises, communication, and care coordination as needed
- Assemble, clean, and maintain equipment and materials used on a daily basis
- Attend care plans for patients, provide input, and go over patient care plans
- Maintain accurate documentation of patient progress and changes
Qualifications
- Current state licensing for occupational therapy assistance required
- Previous experience working in an occupational therapy setting desired
- Strong customer service skills and a positive attitude
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office suite
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong time management skills
- The ability to make decisions in a high-stress environment
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Occupational Therapist Career Context
In California, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$117k (745 salary observations; 2,304 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (5,279 salary observations; 29,546 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-11-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$70k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $63k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $62k–$78k | Occupational Therapy median $87k (middle half $75k–$90k)11 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| California vs national | $117k median in California | $97k nationally (+21%)745 state / 5,279 national salary observations |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$63k in purchasing power | California index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Occupational Therapy listings in California | 903 active | 9,043 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | sign-on bonus | California occupational therapist listings (all specialties): 16% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 5% offer loan repayment959 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Occupational Therapy listings | 3,212 in the last 30 days | 1,658 the 30 days before (+94%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Occupational Therapy pay trend | +4.1% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
| Little Scholars Services | silver tier, 79/100 | Top Employers work-life index14 active listings |
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