Full-time Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant
Listed compensation
$45.5-$48/hr
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Job Description
- Job Location: Saratoga Retirement Community - Saratoga, CA
- Position Type: Full Time
- Salary Range: $45.50 - $48.00Hourly
Join Our Team at Saratoga Retirement Community in Saratoga, CA! Are you a passionate Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) seeking a rewarding career opportunity?
Our newest location, Saratoga Retirement Community in Saratoga, CA, invites you to join our dynamic therapy team as a Full-time Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant. Offering a $7,500 Sign-On Bonus! *Only direct applicants qualify for Bonus* About Us: Saratoga Retirement Community is a retirement oasis.
Set in the foothills of the Santa Cruz Mountains, Saratoga Retirement Community blends natural beauty with vibrant living. Enjoy serving our residents in a picturesque community in the beautiful city of Saratoga with easy access to the larger Bay Area.
Revel in the Mediterranean climate, abundance of greenery, and countless cultural and recreational opportunities.
Joining the therapy team at Saratoga Retirement Community means being part of a dedicated group of professionals committed to enhancing the well-being of residents through compassionate care and cutting-edge rehabilitation services.
Why Choose Functional Pathways: At Functional Pathways, we offer a supportive family environment, ethical care, innovation, and a strong focus on values and customer service. Join us in making a positive impact on our residents' lives!
Qualifications
Job Summary
As a COTA you will implement the plan of care established by the OTR/L and physician, delivering excellence in quality of care.
Qualifications: Associate degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program Certification and licensure requirements as established by state and national board associations.
Active state license Excellent organizational and time management skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills Current working knowledge of Functional Pathways policies and procedures Completion of all required screenings, certifications, and licensure.
Screening requirements may vary by location. **Please be aware this is a job summary, not an all-inclusive listing of the tasks and duties for this position.
Employment decisions and actions will be administered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, gender, disability, or any other classification protected by law. #URG1
Key Responsibilities
The Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant will implement treatment plans established by the OTR/L and physician to deliver high-quality care. They will work within a therapy team to enhance the well-being of residents through compassionate rehabilitation services.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an associate degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program. They are also required to possess an active state license and meet all relevant certification and board requirements.
Key Skills
Occupational Therapist Career Context
In California, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$116k (732 salary observations; 2,165 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (5,202 salary observations; 27,817 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 ~$97k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $88k 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 | $95k–$100k | Occupational Therapy median $92k (middle half $78k–$107k)54 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| California vs national | $116k median in California | $97k nationally (+20%)732 state / 5,202 national salary observations |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$88k in purchasing power | California index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Occupational Therapy listings in California | 879 active | 8,967 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | $8k sign-on | California Occupational Therapist listings: 15% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 5% offer loan repayment932 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Occupational Therapy listings | 3,033 in the last 30 days | 1,687 the 30 days before (+80%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Occupational Therapy pay trend | +2.9% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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