Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA), PRN

22 days ago
Gardena, California$35-$40 per hourPer Diem / PRNOccupational Therapist
✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

Job Description

About the Role

Join Lifepoint Health as a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant – PRN, Long-Term Acute Care in Gardena, California, United States.

Key Responsibilities

  • in accordance with the standards of the Company's Code of Business Conduct, the Corporate Compliance Agreement, appropriate professional standards and applicable state/federal laws.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary: $35 - $40/hr
  • 401(k) with employer match.
  • Student loan repayment assistance.

Work Schedule

  • Per Diem position.
  • Flexible scheduling available.

This position offers student loan benefits. Work with Lifepoint Health in Gardena, California, United States.

Key Skills

Occupational therapy assistancePatient documentationPatient schedulingClinical communicationEquipment maintenanceRegulatory compliancePatient careSafety protocolsInstructional skills

Requirements

Candidates must hold a certification from the American Occupational Therapy Association and possess a current state OTA license. A graduate degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program is required.
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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA), PRN at Lifepoint Health a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Occupational Therapy occupational therapist listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

Occupational Therapy — Occupational Therapist Career Context

This Occupational Therapy position at Lifepoint Health is open to occupational therapist candidates.

Compensation Analysis

Lifepoint Health lists compensation for this occupational therapist position at $35k to $40k annually.

This position also offers production-based compensation: $40000 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Gardena, California.

Why This Position Stands Out

  • No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
  • No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
  • Transparent compensation ($35k–$40k)

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Occupational therapy assistance, Patient documentation, Patient scheduling, Clinical communication, Equipment maintenance, Regulatory compliance, Patient care, Safety protocols. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Occupational Therapy role.

Core responsibilities: The Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant will communicate patient progress to the team and instruct families on follow-through programs. They are also responsible for documenting patient care, scheduling, and maintaining a safe, clean work environment.

Benefits package: Medical, dental, vision, Life insurance, Disability insurance, Paid family leave, Tuition assistance, Loan assistance, 401(k) with company match, Wellness programs. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

About WeekdayDoc

WeekdayDoc is the only healthcare job board that scores every position for burnout risk and work-life balance. Every listing includes a proprietary burnout score, transparent salary data when available, and lifestyle filters for no-call, no-weekends, and remote positions. Browse more Occupational Therapy occupational therapist jobs on WeekdayDoc to compare work-life balance scores and compensation across employers.

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About Lifepoint Health

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Benefits & Perks

Medical, dental, vision
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Paid family leave
Tuition assistance
Loan assistance
401(k) with company match
Wellness programs
6.0

Work-Life Balance Score

Top 50%

Protective Factors (2)

No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)

No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)

Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.

Job Details

Employment Type

Per Diem

Posted

22d ago