Occupational Therapy Assistant

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSISTANT - FULL TIME

CHANNEL ISLANDS POST ACUTE - SANTA BARBARA, CA

Channel Islands Post Acute in Santa Barbara, CA, is seeking a dedicated Full Time Occupational Therapy Assistant ready to make a meaningful impact. Join our outstanding in-house therapy team and enjoy a dynamic work environment where you can make facility-level decisions, supported by exceptional leadership. We offer competitive compensation and a supportive workplace where your contributions are truly valued.


Full Time : Flexible schedule with work-life balance
Pay : $45 - $50/hour based on experience

Key Responsibilities
• Conduct effective screening and evaluation of patients with physical functioning disorders and/or wound care, developing appropriate care plans adhering to regulatory and clinical standards.
• Deliver rehabilitative, skilled, and medically necessary treatment interventions to patients with physical functioning disorders and/or wound care, in accordance with regulatory and clinical practice requirements.
• The role involves regular standing and walking throughout the facility and occasional lifting, transferring, and repositioning of patients and equipment. Physical demands vary throughout the day based on patient care needs.
• Administer various procedures as part of the rehabilitation plan, including manual techniques, ambulation, therapeutic exercises, modalities, use of supportive and assistive devices, and wound care.
• Provide consultation and counseling to patients, families, caregivers, and other service providers regarding physical disorders.
• Generate comprehensive discharge summaries of services provided, ensuring compliance with regulatory and clinical requirements.

Qualifications :
• Occupational Therapy Assistant license is required.
• Open to COTA at all experience levels. New Grads are welcome!

At Channel Islands Post Acute, we believe that exceptional care starts with a strong set of values that guide everything we do. As a therapist with us, you'll be part of a team that helps drive the CAPLICO values:
C elebration, A ccountability, P assion for Learning, L ove One Another, I ntelligent Risk Taking, C ustomer Second, and O wnership. We want an individual in this role who will demonstrate these values through actions and words.

Browse our website at and find out why we are truly different in dignifying long term and post-acute care.

Benefits:
We offer a variety of benefits programs to eligible employees. Benefit eligibility varies based on employment status and hours worked and may include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance (Blue Cross Blue Shield)
• 401k w/ Match
• Paid Time Off
• Unlimited CEU Opportunities
• Career Advancement Opportunities (Clinical and Administrative Growth Pathways)
• Tuition Reimbursement (facility discretion)
• Scholarship Opportunities
• Employee discounts on gym memberships, entertainment events, hotels, movies, theme parks, cell phones, and much more!

For more information regarding specific benefits offerings, please visit
Eligibility for some benefits dependent on full time employment status.

About Us:
Channel Islands Post Acute is an affiliate of Ensign Services, Inc. ("ESI"), a subsidiary of The Ensign Group, Inc., a national leader in post-acute care whose affiliated entities employ over 55,000 team members.

Disclaimer: Pay rates are competitive and determined by various factors. Please note that any rates labeled as "estimated" are provided by third-party job boards and may not accurately reflect the actual pay rates.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

This job was posted and verified on 10/20/2026