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JobsOccupational Therapist JobsHealthcare Jobs in CaliforniaCertified Occupational Therapist Assistant | Geriatric Care | $74,880-$99,840

Pays $75k-$100k — Occupational Therapy Assistant market median is ~$85k (15 jobs)

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Purple Cow Recruiting
Modesto, California

Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant | Geriatric Care | $74,880-$99,840

Occupational TherapistFull-Time
Posted 2h ago · Verified live

About the Role

Full-time COTA role in Modesto, CA, providing geriatric care at center and home-based settings. Salary $74,880-$99,840. Emphasizes lower patient volumes and work/life balance without after-hours documentation.

Join Purple Cow Recruiting as a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant – Geriatric Care in Modesto, California, United States.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary: $74,880 - $99,840
  • 17 days PTO.
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • 12 Observed Holidays Annually
  • 6 Sick Days
  • 401(k) Savings + Match
  • Additional Benefits Available

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join Purple Cow Recruiting as a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant – Geriatric Care.

Key Responsibilities

The COTA provides restorative and rehabilitative occupational therapy services to elderly participants in both center and home settings. They collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to implement treatment plans, document interventions, and support activities of daily living.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an Associate's degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program and possess a valid California OTA license. A minimum of two years of clinical experience working with a frail or elderly population is required.

Qualifications

Education
Associate degree
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Occupational TherapyGeriatric CareRehabilitationPatient AssessmentTreatment PlanningMuscle Re-educationCognitive Function SupportActivities Of Daily LivingClinical DocumentationInterdisciplinary CollaborationVital Signs MonitoringRange-of-motion AssessmentStrength TestingPatient SchedulingBilling Support

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 3.0/10 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 15 similar roles, this listing's benefits package ranks...

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About Purple Cow Recruiting

Staffing and Recruiting
Lexington
11-50 employees
Website

Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
17 Days of Personal Time Off (PTO)
12 Observed Holidays Annually
6 Sick Days
401(k) Savings + Match
Additional Benefits Available

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