Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)
Listed compensation
$48-$53/hr
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Job Description
COTA Opportunity – Up to $53/Hour + Exceptional Mentorship!
- Diablo Valley Post Acute | Concord, CA
- Pay: $48–$53 per hour (DOE)
- Schedule: Full-Time | Part-Time Opportunities Available
Launch Your COTA Career With a Team That Invests in You!
Are you a recent Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant graduate looking for the right place to start your career? Diablo Valley Post Acute is excited to welcome new graduates to our in-house rehabilitation team!
We understand that starting your career is an important step. That's why we're committed to providing exceptional mentorship, hands-on clinical experience, and ongoing support to help you build confidence and grow as a therapist.
Work alongside experienced Occupational Therapists and rehabilitation professionals in a collaborative environment where learning, teamwork, and quality resident care come first.
Why You'll Love Working With Us
- Competitive Pay & Career Growth
- Earn $48–$53 per hour (DOE)
- Excellent earning potential for new graduates
- Opportunities to develop your clinical skills and advance your career
Exceptional Mentorship & Training
- Learn directly from experienced OTs and rehabilitation professionals.
- Receive ongoing clinical guidance and support.
- Build confidence through hands-on patient care and treatment experience.
- Gain exposure to ACP therapy equipment and innovative rehabilitation tools.
- Work-Life Balance
- Flexible scheduling options.
- Sunday–Thursday schedules available.
- Enjoy a more predictable routine and the opportunity to avoid heavy weekday commute traffic.
- In-House Rehabilitation Team
- No contract agency or temporary assignments.
- Become part of a dedicated in-house therapy team.
- Collaborate with an experienced, supportive rehabilitation department.
- Build meaningful relationships with residents, families, and coworkers.
What We're Looking For
- Current California COTA license or license pending.
- New graduates are absolutely encouraged to apply!
- Passion for geriatric rehabilitation and patient-centered care.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Dependable, motivated, and eager to learn.
- A genuine desire to make a positive difference in residents' lives.
Start Your Career With Confidence!
Your first position after graduation can shape your future as a therapist. At Diablo Valley Post Acute, you won't have to figure it all out alone. You'll have the opportunity to learn from experienced clinicians, gain valuable hands-on experience, and develop your skills with a team that wants to see you succeed.
New graduates, we want to meet you!
Apply today and take the first step toward a rewarding COTA career at Diablo Valley 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.
Key Responsibilities
Provide hands-on occupational therapy services to residents in a post-acute care setting. Collaborate with an in-house rehabilitation team to deliver quality patient-centered care and treatment plans.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a current California Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) license or have one pending. The role is open to new graduates who possess a passion for geriatric rehabilitation and strong interpersonal skills.
Key Skills
Occupational Therapist Career Context
In California, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$116k (732 salary observations; 2,165 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (5,202 salary observations; 27,817 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 ~$105k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $95k 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.0 / 10 · above average in occupational therapy assistant | ranked against 1,043 Occupational Therapy Assistant listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $100k–$110k | Occupational Therapy median $91k (middle half $77k–$107k)46 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| California vs national | $116k median in California | $97k nationally (+20%)732 state / 5,202 national salary observations |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$95k in purchasing power | California index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Occupational Therapy listings in California | 879 active | 8,967 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | California Occupational Therapist listings: 15% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 5% offer loan repayment932 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Occupational Therapy listings | 3,033 in the last 30 days | 1,687 the 30 days before (+80%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Occupational Therapy pay trend | +2.9% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) at PACS a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Occupational Therapy Assistant — ranked against 1,043 active Occupational Therapy Assistant listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
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