Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant
Listed compensation
$40-$45/hr
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Job Description
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) - Citrus Heights Post Acute
Grow Your Career with an Exceptional Rehab Team
Citrus Heights Post Acute is hiring a motivated Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join our dynamic rehabilitation team and help patients regain independence and improve their quality of life.
Pay: $40-$45/hr
Why Work With Us?
- America's Best Nursing Homes
- Newsweek Best Nursing Homes 2026
Industry-Leading Therapy Resources
- LiteGait Mobility Training
- Advanced Sensory Integration Room
- Omniverse Virtual Reality Device
- Transfer Training Vehicle
Positive work culture with opportunities for growth
Responsibilities
- Provide occupational therapy treatments under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist
- Assist patients in improving daily living skills, mobility, and functional independence
- Monitor patient progress and document treatment outcomes
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to achieve patient goals
- Ensure exceptional patient care and safety standards
Qualifications
- Current California COTA License
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Skilled nursing experience preferred but not required
- Positive, team-oriented attitude
If you're passionate about helping patients maximize their independence and return to meaningful daily activities, we'd love to meet you!
Apply today and join one of California's premier rehabilitation teams at Citrus Heights Post Acute.
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
Occupational Therapist Career Context
In California, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$117k (770 salary observations; 2,292 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (5,263 salary observations; 28,727 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-11-01; 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 ~$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).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $83k–$94k | Occupational Therapy median $88k (middle half $75k–$107k)49 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| California vs national | $117k median in California | $97k nationally (+20%)770 state / 5,263 national salary observations |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$80k in purchasing power | California index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Occupational Therapy listings in California | 875 active | 8,930 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | California occupational therapist listings (all specialties): 15% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 5% offer loan repayment933 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Occupational Therapy listings | 3,211 in the last 30 days | 1,611 the 30 days before (+99%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Occupational Therapy pay trend | +4.4% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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