Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)
Salinas, California
Salinas Valley Post Acute

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) – Contract Position

Location: Salinas, California
Employment Type: Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Sunday-Thursday
Hours per Week: 35

Job Summary

Join a collaborative interdisciplinary rehabilitation team in a skilled nursing and short-term rehabilitation setting. Treat a diverse patient population with orthopedic, neurological, cardiopulmonary, and medically complex conditions. Provide skilled occupational therapy treatments under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist to help patients regain independence and improve quality of life.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver skilled occupational therapy treatments following individualized plans.
• Improve activities of daily living (ADL), functional mobility, upper extremity function, cognition, safety awareness, and overall independence.
• Document treatments accurately using electronic medical records.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team on patient progress and discharge planning.
• Educate patients, caregivers, and staff on adaptive equipment, home safety, and functional strategies.
• Maintain compliance with Medicare, state, and facility documentation standards.
• Participate in care conferences and team meetings as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant license in California
• BLS certification

Location Highlights

• Situated on California’s Central Coast with mild Mediterranean climate year-round.
• Close to Monterey Bay, Carmel-by-the-Sea, Pacific Grove, Marina, and Big Sur.
• Opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking, surfing, whale watching, kayaking, and wine tasting.
• Enjoy a supportive interdisciplinary rehab team and a modern therapy gym.
• Excellent mentorship and collaborative work environment.

Additional Information

• Prior travel experience is not specified as required.
• This position offers a balance of professional growth and quality of life in a desirable coastal location.