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Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)

Occupational Therapy AssistantNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$45-$50/hr

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Job Description

  • Now Hiring: Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)
  • White Blossom Care Center | San Jose, Bay Area
  • Advance your career with one of the Bay Area’s most dynamic in-house rehabilitation teams.

White Blossom Care Center is seeking a motivated and compassionate Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join our premier, high-volume rehab department. With the largest rehabilitation gym in the Bay Area, diverse clinical programming, and an energetic team culture, this is an exceptional opportunity to grow your skills while making a meaningful impact on patient recovery.

Position Details

  • Role: Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)
  • Location: San Jose / Bay Area
  • Schedule Options: Full-Time, Part-Time, PRN
  • Pay Range: $45–$50+ per hour (DOE)
  • New Graduates: Encouraged to apply

Why Work at White Blossom Care Center?

State-of-the-Art Rehab Environment

Treat patients in the largest rehab gym in the Bay Area, designed to support optimal outcomes with ample space and cutting-edge equipment.

Broad Clinical Exposure

Work with a diverse resident population across orthopedic, neurological, cardiac, and vascular rehabilitation—perfect for building advanced clinical expertise.

Advanced Treatment Modalities

  • On-site access to E-stim, Ultrasound, and Diathermy, with opportunities for PAM Certification.
  • Flexible Scheduling
  • We support work-life balance with multiple scheduling tracks, including:
  • Monday–Friday
  • Tuesday–Saturday
  • Sunday–Thursday
  • Thursday–Monday

Supportive Team Culture

Join a welcoming, collaborative therapy team of seasoned clinicians and enthusiastic new grads. Enjoy a community-focused environment with multiple open-air patios and shared spaces.

Key Responsibilities

  • Deliver high-quality occupational therapy treatments in accordance with physician orders and OT direction
  • Document daily treatments and weekly progress notes in compliance with state and board requirements
  • Collaborate with nursing staff to train Restorative Aides and support ongoing patient mobility
  • Communicate patient progress and discharge planning with the interdisciplinary team
  • Educate residents, families, and caregivers on maintenance programs and safe discharge planning
  • Maintain a clean, organized, and positive treatment environment
  • Full-Time Benefits
  • Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Performance-based incentives and bonus opportunities
  • Ongoing education, training, and career advancement

Qualifications

  • Current California COTA license in good standing
  • Passion for geriatric care and a strong commitment to hands-on clinical growth

Build Your Future With Us

  • If you’re ready to thrive in the Bay Area’s most impressive rehabilitation setting, we’d love to meet you.
  • Apply today and join the White Blossom Care Center therapy team.

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.

Key Skills

Patient careClinical documentationOrthopedic rehabilitationNeurological rehabilitationCardiac rehabilitationInterdisciplinary collaboration

Occupational Therapist Career Context

In California, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$117k (960 salary observations; 2,084 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (6,856 salary observations; 26,330 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; 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 ~$99k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $89k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

What does the Occupational Therapy market look like in California?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.3 / 10 · above average in occupational therapy assistantranked against 1,043 Occupational Therapy Assistant listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$94k–$104kOccupational Therapy median $92k (middle half $77k–$107k)44 comparable listings, Oct 2026
California vs national$117k median in California$97k nationally (+21%)960 state / 6,856 national salary observations
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$89k in purchasing powerCalifornia index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Occupational Therapy listings in California913 active9,332 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedCalifornia Occupational Therapist listings: 13% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 6% offer loan repayment967 active listings, Oct 2026
Occupational Therapy pay trend+1.5% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (1,043 Occupational Therapy Assistant listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) at PACS a 6.3 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Occupational Therapy Assistant — ranked against 1,043 active Occupational Therapy Assistant listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Top OTA Jobs

3 matches · ranked by pay
#1

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$48-$55/hr
#2

Cert Occupational Therapist Assistant, COTA

Kalesta Healthcare Group · Manteca, California

$48-$55/hr
#3

Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant

$79k-$96k
+ 1 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 6.3
Better work-life than 70% of Occupational Therapy Assistant listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,043 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About PACS

IT Services and IT Consulting
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) retirement plan
Generous paid time off
Performance-based incentives and bonus opportunities
Ongoing education, training, and career advancement
Flexible scheduling options

Living in San Jose

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$1.29M
Typical market rent
$3,582/mo
Residents’ average commute
27 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
110.4
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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