Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)
How this pay compares
This posting states $40 an hour. Open occupational therapy assistant jobs in California post a median of $45 an hour, the middle half $40.40–$48.73, across 65 jobs that state their pay, so this one is below the middle half of what they post. Occupational therapy assistants employed in California earn a median of $39.31 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
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About the job
AES Therapy & Fitness is looking to add a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant - COTA to the team.
The COTA works in conjunction with our Therapy and Fitness team to help our senior clients maintain and regain fitness and function. Helping our senior clients achieve the highest quality of life possible is one of our primary goals. The COTA works with seniors 1:1 and in some small groups as the primary fitness and function contact on a day to day basis.
We are looking for part-time employees
Pay Rate- $40 per hour DOE
Responsibilities
- Screening patients
- Documenting progress toward identified objectives
- Administering physical therapy services as directed by a registered occupational therapist
- Conducting patient and family education
- Delivering quality treatment and therapy services
Qualifications
- Current COTA credential in CA
- 1 year experience with geriatric rehab preferred
- Must pass FBI & DOJ clearance
Benefits eligible!
- Paid Time Off
- Medical Insurance (full-time employees only)
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Critical Illness Insurance
- Accidental Injury Insurance
- Identity Theft Protection
- Pre-Paid Legal Services
AES Therapy and Fitness is a Medicare approved outpatient rehabilitation agency specializing in the older adult. We have two clinic locations in Alameda, both located inside assisted living facilities.
From AEC Living's job posting, checked 5 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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About AEC Living
AEC Living hires caregivers and therapists in Alameda, California.
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