Occupational Therapy Assistant

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSISTANT - PRN

PALOMAR VISTA HEALTHCARE CENTER - ESCONDIDO, CA

Palomar Vista Healthcare Center is a post‑acute care facility that offers long‑term care, short‑term care, and geriatric outpatient services. We are hiring a PRN Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join our in‑house therapy team. The role includes training and continuing education in Think Thin/dysphagia, Abilities Care and dementia, stroke and neuro rehabilitation, and respiratory recovery programs. PRN: Flexible schedule with work‑life balance Pay: $40 - $47 per hour based on experience Contact Razan Malkawi at View email address on click.appcast.io or text View phone number on click.appcast.io for more information or to apply. Duties Provide rehabilitative, skilled, and medically necessary treatment interventions to patients with cognitive and/or physical functioning disorders, following regulatory and clinical standards under Occupational Therapist supervision. Administer various rehabilitation procedures, including ADL retraining, therapeutic activities, exercises, modalities, and the use of supportive and assistive devices, under Occupational Therapist supervision. Assess patient progress and communicate with the supervising Occupational Therapist to adjust treatments in accordance with regulatory and clinical practice requirements. Report treatment outcomes’ effectiveness to the supervising Occupational Therapist. Qualifications Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program. Hold a current and active State license/registration where applicable. Candidates with all levels of experience are welcome. Browse our website at and find out why we are truly different in dignifying long‑term and post‑acute care. Our Values Customer Second: We put our team first, knowing that when we take care of each other, we can better serve our clients. Accountability: We take ownership of our actions and are dedicated to delivering the highest quality care. Passion for Learning: We are always growing and improving, embracing new knowledge to enhance our skills and stay at the forefront of physical therapy. Love One Another: We create a supportive and caring environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered. Intelligent Risk‑Taking: We are not afraid to challenge the status quo to create innovative solutions for our patients and our practice. Celebration: We celebrate successes, big and small, and recognize the hard work and dedication of our team members. Ownership: We take full responsibility for our roles, contributing to a shared vision of excellence in patient care. Come join our amazing team where you can help express your love, compassion, energy, and creative skills for our patients! 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 06/13/2026. #J-18808-Ljbffr Flagship Therapy