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Lone Tree, Colorado

Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)

Occupational TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$48-$50/hr

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Posted 2mo ago

Job Description

  • Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)
  • Lone Tree Post Acute | Antioch, CA
  • Pay: $48.00–$50.00+ per hour (DOE)
  • Schedule: Full-Time, Part-Time, and PRN Opportunities Available
  • New Graduates Welcome to Apply

Make a Difference Every Day

Lone Tree Post Acute is looking for a compassionate and motivated Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join our in-house rehabilitation team. As part of our 99-bed skilled nursing facility, you'll work alongside experienced therapists and healthcare professionals to help residents regain independence, improve daily function, and enhance their quality of life.

Whether you're an experienced clinician or just beginning your career, you'll find a supportive team committed to your success and professional growth.

Why Join Lone Tree Post Acute?

  • Competitive pay of $48.00–$50.00+ per hour, depending on experience
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance for eligible full-time employees
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • In-house interdisciplinary rehabilitation team
  • Professional development, mentorship, and advancement opportunities
  • Employee recognition, bonus, and reward programs
  • Supportive, collaborative, and resident-centered workplace culture

What You'll Do

  • Provide skilled occupational therapy treatments under the supervision of the Occupational Therapist
  • Help residents improve functional abilities, independence, and overall quality of life
  • Collaborate with therapists, nursing staff, physicians, and the interdisciplinary care team to achieve resident goals
  • Educate residents, families, and caregivers on therapy techniques, adaptive equipment, and home safety
  • Assist with discharge planning to support safe transitions home
  • Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation in compliance with regulatory standards

Foster a positive and encouraging therapy environment that motivates residents throughout their rehabilitation journey

What We're Looking For

  • Current, active California Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) license
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Strong teamwork and organizational abilities
  • Commitment to compassionate, resident-centered care
  • New graduates are encouraged to apply—we're happy to support your professional growth!

Join Our Team

At Lone Tree Post Acute, you'll become part of a dedicated rehabilitation team that values collaboration, clinical excellence, and compassionate care. If you're passionate about helping others achieve greater independence while building a rewarding career, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and help our residents regain the skills and confidence to live life to the fullest.

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 Responsibilities

Provide skilled occupational therapy treatments under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist to help residents improve functional abilities and independence. Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team to educate residents and families while maintaining accurate clinical documentation.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a current, active California Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) license. Strong communication, teamwork, and organizational skills are required, and new graduates are encouraged to apply.

Key Skills

Patient careInterdisciplinary collaborationHome safety assessment

Occupational Therapist Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Colorado is 103.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$102k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $99k in an average-cost state. 60.9% of Colorado clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Top OTA Jobs

5 matches · ranked by pay

Work-Life Balance Distribution5 jobs · 4 employers

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#1

Cert Occupational Therapist Assistant, COTA

Kalesta Healthcare Group · Manteca, California

$48-$55/hr
#2

Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)

Choice Rehab · Boulder, Colorado

$65k-$98k
#3

COTA / Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant - Home Health

$63k-$84k
#4

COTA / Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant - Home Health

$35-$40/hr
+ 3 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Occupational Therapy Assistant listings

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

Living in Lone Tree

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$704k
Typical market rent
$2,062/mo
Residents’ average commute
26 min
State income tax
Up to 4.4%
Sources & methodology

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

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

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Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental, Vision
401(k) retirement plan
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Professional development
Mentorship
Employee recognition and bonus programs