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Functional Pathways
La Presa, CA, USA

Full-time Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant

Occupational TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$40-$43/hr

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 50m ago · Verified live

Job description

  • Salary Range: $40.00 - $43.00 HourlyJoin Our Team at Covenant Living at Mount Miguel! Are you a passionate Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) seeking a rewarding career opportunity? Look no further! Covenant Living at Mount Miguel in Spring Valley, CA, invites you to join our dynamic therapy team as a Full-time Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant.

## About Us: This stunning retirement community offers an exceptional opportunity for a dedicated member of the therapy team. Covenant Living at Mount Miguel offers a vibrant lifestyle for people who enjoy sunshine and a charming community in one of the top senior living communities in Spring Valley, CA. Joining the passionate therapy team at Covenant Living at Miguel 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.

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Key Responsibilities

The Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant will implement care plans established by the OTR/L and physician. They are responsible for delivering high-quality rehabilitation services to residents within the retirement community.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an associate degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program. Additionally, they must possess an active state license and meet all relevant certification requirements.

Key Skills

Patient careTime managementOrganizational skillsWritten communicationVerbal communicationCare plan implementation

Occupational Therapist Career Context

In California, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$113k (973 salary observations; 1,686 listings), vs ~$96k nationally (7,467 salary observations; 22,065 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-09-01; 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 ~$86k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $78k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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About Functional Pathways

Hospitals and Health Care
Knoxville, TN
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Supportive Family Environment
Ethical Care Focus
Innovation-Driven Culture