Full-time Occupational Therapist Assistant
Listed compensation
$45.5-$48/hr
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Job Description
Job Details: 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. #LI-MG1
Key Responsibilities
The Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant will implement care plans established by the OTR/L and physician to deliver high-quality rehabilitation services. They will work within a therapy team to enhance the well-being of residents through compassionate care.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an associate degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program and possess an active state license. Excellent organizational, time management, and communication skills are required for this role.
Key Skills
Occupational Therapist Career Context
In California, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$116k (535 salary observations; 1,747 listings), vs ~$96k nationally (4,196 salary observations; 23,534 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 1.9% 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 ~$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).
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