Occupational Therapist Assistant - COTA - Hospital Inpatient
Listed compensation
$40-$48/hr
The week · per this posting
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Job Description
$2K Sign On Bonus, Paid ConEd, Great Hospital Inpatient COTA Experience
This hospital in Lancaster CA is amazing! This hospital is a Level 2 Truama center, stroke & cancer certifiied, 420 beds, one of the biggest ED's on all of the west coast, and even has a helipad. With all of this being said, you know you are going to see a patient population that you will not get exposed to at most facilities.
We are seeking a inpatient Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant to join our hospital team in Lancaster, CA! This is a full-time position, part-time/PRN positions available also. You will provide direct patient care and support rehabilitation activities. All of our therapists get membership with Evidence In Motion (Professional Development Program), so, if. continued education and growth is something you are drawn to….. we are the company for you.
What We Offer
- Fully paid trainings, certifications and education programs through Evidence in Motion (EIM)
- A focus to create a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace culture
- Comprehensive mentorship and career development
- Leadership and talent development opportunities
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Industry leading Medical, Dental, Vision, LTD insurances
- 401(k) with a 4% Employer Match
- Family Building and Parental Benefits
Responsibilities
We Laugh – our team leaders strive to build an engaging and supportive environment where team members laugh, feel connected and thrive.
We Grow and Develop – every Occupational Therapist Assistant is encouraged to expand their skills and work towards a specialty. We provide a structured learning pathway that leads to specialization, and an environment where continual learning is enabled and supported.
We do meaningful work - we are passionate about Occupational Therapy as a vehicle to change the lives of our patients. We are looking for compassionate, dedicated team members to help us continue to maximize our impact.
Qualifications
- Recent graduates and experienced COTA's ecouraged to apply.
- Passion around serving others!
- AHA BLS required
- California license as an Occupational Therapist Assistant or ability to obtain license
About
Compensation: $40 - $48/hour + $2K Sign on Bonus, 401K with a 4% match, paid continued education, plus more.
Confluent Health, LLC and its affiliates are equal opportunity employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce.
We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, marital status, age, disability, veteran status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
If you need assistance or would like to request an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at careers@goconfluent.com.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
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 ~$92k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $83k 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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