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COTA-Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant Per Diem

Occupational TherapistPer Diem

Listed compensation

$40-$45/hr

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Per Diem
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Job Description

  • Job Posting: Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) – Per Diem
  • Location: Linwood Meadows Care Center – Visalia, CA
  • Salary range: $40-$45/hour BOE

Linwood Meadows Care Center, a top-rated skilled nursing facility in Visalia, CA, is seeking a Full-Time Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join our compassionate and collaborative rehab team. If you are a licensed COTA who is committed to improving the lives of others and thrives in a team-centered environment, we want to meet you!

Position Summary

The Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant works under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist to provide rehabilitative services to residents, helping them regain independence in activities of daily living and functional mobility.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide direct patient care as outlined in the treatment plan developed by the Occupational Therapist
  • Assist in the implementation of treatment goals and plans
  • Monitor patient progress and report changes to the Occupational Therapist
  • Accurately document treatments and patient responses using facility systems (e. g., Casamba, PointClickCare)
  • Educate residents, families, and staff on therapy goals and home exercise programs
  • Participate in team meetings, care planning, and discharge planning as needed
  • Ensure compliance with federal, state, and facility regulations and policies

Qualifications

  • Associate’s degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program
  • Current COTA license in good standing with the State of California
  • Experience in a skilled nursing or post-acute care setting preferred
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Proficient in documentation software and electronic health records

What We Offer

  • Competitive pay salary range $40-$45 BOE
  • Full benefits and 401(k) plan for full-time employees
  • A positive and supportive team environment
  • Opportunities for growth and continuing education

Employee Appreciation Programs and Recognition

  • At Linwood Meadows Care Center, we believe in empowering our team to make a difference every day.
  • Apply today and help residents reach their highest level of independence!

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

RehabilitationTreatment Planning

Occupational Therapist Career Context

In California, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$114k (268 salary observations; 612 listings), vs ~$96k nationally (1,891 salary observations; 7,747 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 3.8% 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 ~$88k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $80k 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

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$75k
1
$85k
2
$90k-100k
2
$100k-110k

Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution8 jobs · 7 employers

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#1

Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)Per Diem

Healthpro Heritage · Randolph, New Jersey

$40-$42/hr
#2

Certified Occupational Therapist AssistantPer Diem

Healthpro Heritage · Paramus, New Jersey

$40 hourly
#3

Occupational Therapist Assistant - COTA

$47-$52/hr
#4

Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)

$45-$50/hr
+ 6 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

3.0/ 10
Listing-based score

Living in Visalia

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$376k
Typical market rent
$1,871/mo
Residents’ average commute
23 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
99.8
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.

BEA 2024 · Visalia, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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Benefits & Perks

401(k) plan for full-time employees
Full benefits for full-time employees
Opportunities for growth and continuing education
Employee appreciation programs