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Pays $40-$45/hr — Occupational Therapy Assistant market median is ~$93k (4 jobs)

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Bakersfield, California

COTA-Certified Occupational Therapist Asst PRN

Occupational TherapistPer Diem
Posted 1h ago · Verified live

About the Role

PRN COTA in Bakersfield, CA. Skilled nursing facility. $40-$45/hr. Flexible schedule.

Join PACS as a COTA – PRN Skilled Nursing in Bakersfield, California.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Pay rate: $40 - $45/hr.
  • Referral program
  • Professional development opportunities

Work Schedule

  • Per Diem position.
  • Flexible scheduling available.

Apply to join PACS as a COTA – PRN Skilled Nursing.

Key Responsibilities

The COTA provides direct patient care and implements individualized treatment plans under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist. They are responsible for documenting daily treatment notes and collaborating with the interdisciplinary team to support resident progress.

Requirements

Candidates must be graduates of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program and hold a current, active California COTA license. Proficiency in electronic documentation systems and experience in a skilled nursing or geriatric setting are preferred.

Key Skills

Occupational therapyPatient careTreatment planningDocumentationClinical judgmentCommunicationInterdisciplinary collaborationDischarge planningGeriatric careRehabilitationNetHealthPointClickCare

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 4.8/10 on work-life balance for Occupational Therapy Assistant roles.

Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...

Benefits analysis: Compared to 4 similar roles, this listing's benefits package ranks...

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9 matches · ranked by pay

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Work-Life Balance Distribution9 jobs · 7 employers

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Referral program
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