COTA-Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant Per Diem
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$40-$45/hr
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Job Description
- Job Posting: Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) – Per Diem
- Location: Linwood Meadows Care Center – Visalia, CA
- Salary range: $40-$45/hour BOE
Linwood Meadows Care Center, a top-rated skilled nursing facility in Visalia, CA, is seeking a Full-Time Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join our compassionate and collaborative rehab team. If you are a licensed COTA who is committed to improving the lives of others and thrives in a team-centered environment, we want to meet you!
Position Summary
The Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant works under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist to provide rehabilitative services to residents, helping them regain independence in activities of daily living and functional mobility.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care as outlined in the treatment plan developed by the Occupational Therapist
- Assist in the implementation of treatment goals and plans
- Monitor patient progress and report changes to the Occupational Therapist
- Accurately document treatments and patient responses using facility systems (e. g., Casamba, PointClickCare)
- Educate residents, families, and staff on therapy goals and home exercise programs
- Participate in team meetings, care planning, and discharge planning as needed
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and facility regulations and policies
Qualifications
- Associate’s degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program
- Current COTA license in good standing with the State of California
- Experience in a skilled nursing or post-acute care setting preferred
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Proficient in documentation software and electronic health records
What We Offer
- Competitive pay salary range $40-$45 BOE
- Full benefits and 401(k) plan for full-time employees
- A positive and supportive team environment
- Opportunities for growth and continuing education
Employee Appreciation Programs and Recognition
- At Linwood Meadows Care Center, we believe in empowering our team to make a difference every day.
- Apply today and help residents reach their highest level of independence!
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 (425 salary observations; 1,096 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (3,066 salary observations; 13,376 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 |
|---|---|---|
| California vs national | $117k median in California | $97k nationally (+21%)425 state / 3,066 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 | 919 active | 9,171 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | California occupational therapist listings (all specialties): 16% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 5% offer loan repayment970 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Occupational Therapy listings | 3,221 in the last 30 days | 1,726 the 30 days before (+87%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Occupational Therapy pay trend | +2.9% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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