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Healthpro Heritage
Hayward, California

Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)

Occupational TherapistPart-Time

Listed compensation

$40-$46/hr

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Job Description

Overview

Part-Time Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) – Sage Post Acute, Hayward, CA

HealthPro Heritage is seeking a dedicated Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to join our rehab team at Sage Post Acute in Hayward, CA. In this role, you will support high-quality occupational therapy services across Skilled Nursing setting, helping residents regain function, independence, and confidence in daily life.

Why You Will Love This Opportunity

  • Competitive pay (typically $40–$46 per hour, depending on experience)
  • $2,500 Sign-on Bonus$
  • Supportive, collaborative therapy team committed to excellent patient care
  • Meaningful work where you can directly enhance resident quality of life
  • Flexible scheduling options - PRN option available as well

Why Choose HealthPro Heritage?

Purpose-Driven Work: Be part of a mission-driven organization dedicated to compassionate care and innovative therapy solutions.

Growth Opportunities: Enjoy continuous learning and development opportunities tailored to support your professional growth.

Collaborative Culture: Thrive in a supportive environment where teamwork, respect, and open communication are at the heart of everything we do.

Commitment to Excellence: Join a team recognized for clinical expertise and commitment to delivering high-quality care and outcomes.

Competitive Benefits Package: Enjoy competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package designed with YOU in mind!

Join Us in Making a Difference

At HealthPro Heritage, we offer a fulfilling career where you can positively impact lives and achieve personal and professional growth. As a therapist-led, diverse organization, we provide clinical services across various settings, including nursing facilities, retirement communities, hospitals, home care, schools and clinics. Join us to be part of a team that values your skills, listens to your input, and makes a meaningful difference in the community.

Responsibilities

Patient Care & Treatment Implementation: Assist in delivering individualized therapy based on treatment plans developed by the Occupational Therapist, including activities to improve daily living skills (e. g., dressing, eating, mobility).

Progress Monitoring & Documentation: Track and document patient progress, maintaining accurate records in compliance with facility policies, and report changes or concerns to the Occupational Therapist.

Collaboration & Patient Education: Work with interdisciplinary teams (e. g., PT, OT, nursing) to provide holistic care, and educate patients and families on therapeutic exercises, adaptive equipment, and strategies for independence.

Therapeutic Activities & Support: Lead or assist patients with exercises, activities of daily living, and other therapeutic tasks, while creating a positive and supportive environment to encourage patient engagement.

Qualifications

Education: Associate’s degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant program from an accredited school.

Certification: Certification as an Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) through the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT).

Licensure: Current state licensure (or eligibility) to practice as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant.

Experience: Previous experience in an occupational therapy setting (hospital, clinic, school, etc.) is preferred, but new graduates are also encouraged to apply.

HealthPRO Heritage and its subsidiaries provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, HealthPRO Heritage and its subsidiaries comply with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Interdisciplinary collaborationDaily living skills training

Occupational Therapist Career Context

In California, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$112k (696 salary observations; 1,166 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (5,132 salary observations; 14,978 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$89k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $81k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Ota Jobs

8 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution6 jobs · 5 employers

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Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution8 jobs · 5 employers

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$65-$75/hr
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Occupational Therapist Assistant-COTA Part-Time

PACS · Porterville, California

$40-$45/hr
#3

Occupational Therapist (OT) & COTA - Nanakuli

$100k-$120k
#4

Occupational Therapist (OT) & COTA - Waimanalo

$100k-$120k
+ 6 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

4.8/ 10
Listing-based score

Living in Hayward

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$814k
Typical market rent
$2,637/mo
Residents’ average commute
32 min
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Healthpro Heritage

Hospitals and Health Care
Hunt Valley, MD
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

$2,500 Sign-on Bonus
Flexible scheduling
PRN option available