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El Cajon, California

Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)

Occupational TherapistNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$40-$44/hr

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Full-Time
Call expectations
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Weekends
No weekends
Posted 58m ago · Verified live

Job Description

Join Stillwater Post-Acute as a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant and create a positive impact in a nurturing environment! 

SHIFT: Monday - Friday

Why Choose Stillwater POST-Acute?

Stillwater Post-Acute, located in El Cajon, is a premier post-acute care facility with 256 beds, dedicated to delivering exceptional, patient-centered care that promotes recovery and enhances residents' quality of life. Our mission is to empower individuals on their journey to independence while helping them achieve their health goals.

We offer a wide range of tailored services, including short-term rehabilitation, long-term care, and comprehensive therapy options such as physical, occupational, and speech therapy.

At Stillwater Post-Acute, we prioritize teamwork and leadership, ensuring that all department heads are accessible and supportive. We offer a variety of educational and hands-on training opportunities to promote your career growth in a collaborative environment that values your contributions. You’ll work alongside dedicated professionals committed to enhancing patient care, with plenty of chances for advancement and a great boss who truly cares about your success.

Position Overview

As a COTA you will be collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, you'll participate in developing and implementing personalized treatment plans, ensuring each

patient receives the highest standard of care. This position offers a friendly work environment where your contributions will be valued, and your professional growth will be encouraged. If you're looking for a job that combines your love for helping others with a supportive team atmosphere, we would love to hear from you!

Responsibilities

* Assist occupational therapists in implementing treatment plans for patients.

* Support patients in exercises and activities that improve their daily living skills.

* Monitor and document patient progress and report to the occupational therapist.

* Educate patients and their families on therapy techniques and at-home exercises.

* Maintain and organize therapy equipment and treatment areas.

* Participate in team meetings to discuss patient care and strategies for improvement.

* Provide encouragement and motivation to patients during therapies.

Requirements

* Must be a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) with current licensure.

* Associate's degree from an accredited COTA program required.

* Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

* Ability to work effectively in a team environment.

* Compassionate attitude toward patients and their families.

* Basic knowledge of medical terminology and occupational therapy practices.

* Previous experience in a hospital or healthcare setting preferred.

Salary - $40 - $44

Benefits

* Paid sick leave

* PTO

* Dental

* Vision

* 401(k)

* Healthcare insurance

* Life insurance

We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related condition), age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), genetic predisposition or carrier status, military or veteran status, familial status, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other status protected by law.

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Qualifications

Education
Associate degree

Key Skills

Treatment planningCommunication skillsPatient documentationPatient education

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) at Links Healthcare a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Occupational Therapy occupational therapist listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Occupational Therapist Career Context

In California, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$113k (323 salary observations; 574 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (2,458 salary observations; 7,281 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 6.0% 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 ~$87k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $79k 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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About Links Healthcare

Hospitals and Health Care
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Paid sick leave
PTO
Dental
Vision
401(k)
Healthcare insurance
Life insurance