Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

Overview

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) – Yuba City, CA

Up to $52/hr | 4.3 Rated Facility | Flexible Scheduling Options

HealthPro Heritage is hiring a Full-Time Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to join a highly rated 145-bed Skilled Nursing Facility in Yuba City, CA. With a 4.3-star Google rating (125+ reviews), this facility is known for its supportive team, quality care, and positive work environment.

Compensation:

• Full-Time: $45 - $52 per hour, based on experience
• Part-Time and PRN options also available
• $2,500 Sign-on Bonus!

Setting:

• 145-bed Skilled Nursing Facility
• Stable skilled nursing and short-term rehab caseload
• Well-equipped therapy gym
• Supportive, team-oriented culture
• Strong leadership and interdisciplinary collaboration

If you’re a COTA looking for a high-paying role in a well-rated facility with a supportive team, we’d love to connect.

Why Choose HealthPro Heritage?

• Purpose-Driven Work: Be part of a mission-driven organization dedicated to compassionate care and innovative therapy solutions.
• Growth Opportunities: Enjoy continuous learning and development opportunities tailored to support your professional growth.
• Collaborative Culture: Thrive in a supportive environment where teamwork, respect, and open communication are at the heart of everything we do.
• Commitment to Excellence: Join a team recognized for clinical expertise and commitment to delivering high-quality care and outcomes.
• Competitive Benefits Package: Enjoy competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package designed with YOU in mind!

Join Us in Making a Difference

At HealthPro Heritage, we offer a fulfilling career where you can positively impact lives and achieve personal and professional growth. As a therapist-led, diverse organization, we provide clinical services across various settings, including nursing facilities, retirement communities, hospitals, home care, and pediatric schools and clinics. Join us to be part of a team that values your skills, listens to your input, and makes a meaningful difference in the community.

Responsibilities

• Provide occupational therapy treatments to residents according to treatment plans developed by the Occupational Therapist.
• Assist the Occupational Therapist when performing tests, evaluations, and complex treatment procedures.
• Observe, record and report to the therapist the conditions, reactions and responses related to assigned duties.
• Maintain daily records of treatments and document progress notes on residents as directed by the therapist.
• Assist with admission screening.
• Assist the therapist in consulting with family members, physicians and other health care professionals, as appropriate.
• Assist with the care of the occupational therapy department and equipment.
• Assist the Occupational Therapist with in-service programs and other meetings as assigned by the Occupational Therapist.
• Access continuing education opportunities appropriate to discipline and responsibilities in order to maintain clinical currency.
• Act in compliance with Heritage Healthcare’s regulatory and professional standards and guidelines.
• Attend and participate in, or provide information for rehabilitation team conferences regarding resident progress, problems or needs.
• Adhere to company and facility policies and procedures and participate in facility quality improvement and safety programs.
• Perform other duties, as assigned.
• Understand reimbursement by various payers and allocate therapy resources efficiently in accordance with resident goals and outcomes related to discharge destination.
• Demonstrate a knowledge of OBRA regulations, HIPAA, Local Coverage Determination, and third-party reimbursement guidelines.
• Support the company’s commitment to Compassionate Care; project a professional image to foster confidence in the rehab program.
• Perform duties in an independent manner and recognize situations where direct supervision is needed; willingly helping others.
• Maintain the expected productivity level that has been discussed and is expected for your position at your particular facility/facilities.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved Occupational Therapy Assistant program.
• Current license or eligible for license under statutes in the state of practice.
• Prefer experience in a setting serving the same age/type of resident population served by this facility.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to understand and follow the directions of the Occupational Therapist and the policies and procedures of the facility.
• Ability to complete the following activities safely, and at times, for prolonged periods:
  • Standing: Maintaining an upright position on the feet, especially for prolonged periods of time.
  • Pushing: Applying pressure and exerting force against an object for the purpose of moving it forward or away from the source of the force – push or pull force up to 35 lbs.
  • Lifting: Raising an object from a lower to a higher position, or moving an object laterally, from position to position- required to lift up to 50 lbs of force independently. May be required to lift over 50 lbs with assistance of another person or a mechanical lift.
  • Stooping: Bending the body forward and down from the waist, hips and knees, sometimes for a prolonged length of time.
  • Reaching: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction away from the body.
  • Balancing: Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling when walking, standing or crouching on narrow, slippery or moving surfaces.