Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)
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$49-$50/hr
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Job Description
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)
San Bruno Skilled Nursing | San Bruno, CA
Are you a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) looking for a rewarding opportunity with competitive pay and a supportive clinical team?
San Bruno Skilled Nursing is seeking a dedicated COTA to join our in-house rehabilitation team. This is an excellent opportunity for a compassionate therapy professional who enjoys working with older adults and helping residents regain independence and improve their quality of life.
Position Details
- Pay: Starting at $49-$50.00+ per hour
- Schedule: Full-Time, Part-Time, and PRN opportunities available
- Location: San Bruno, CA
- Setting: Skilled Nursing / Geriatric Rehabilitation
- Team: In-house rehabilitation
Why Join San Bruno Skilled Nursing?
Competitive Compensation
Comprehensive Benefits
Eligible Employees May Have Access To
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Professional Growth
- Ongoing training and professional development
- Opportunities to expand your clinical skills
- Supportive rehabilitation team environment
- Positive Workplace Culture
- Collaborative and energetic work environment
- Employee recognition programs
- Bonus opportunities
- Focus on teamwork and quality resident care
Qualifications
- Current, valid California COTA license required.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Compassionate and patient-centered approach to care.
- Interest or experience in geriatric rehabilitation preferred.
Make a Difference Every Day
If you're a COTA who is passionate about helping residents achieve greater independence and reach their rehabilitation goals, we invite you to apply.
Join San Bruno Skilled Nursing and become part of a team dedicated to providing quality rehabilitation and compassionate resident care.
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.
Key Responsibilities
The Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant will work within an in-house rehabilitation team to help residents regain independence and improve their quality of life. They are responsible for providing compassionate, patient-centered care in a skilled nursing environment.
Key Skills
Occupational Therapist Career Context
In California, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$117k (916 salary observations; 2,000 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (6,554 salary observations; 25,097 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; 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 ~$103k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $93k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
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