COTA - Per Diem Days
- PRN / per diem
- Days
- BLS
How this pay compares
This posting states $45 an hour. Open occupational therapy assistant jobs in California post a median of $45 an hour, the middle half $41.38–$49.05, across 64 jobs that state their pay, so this one is within 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, opens in a new tab), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, opens in a new tab).
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About the job
Overview
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant / COTA - Per Diem - Stockton, California
We are seeking a COTA to join our team of passionate patient caregivers!
Join our world-class team of driven, passionate healthcare professionals who are focused on service excellence and providing top quality care!
Stockton Regional Rehabilitation Hospital in Stockton, California is a modern inpatient rehabilitation hospital devoted to restoring hope and function for patients after life-changing injuries or illnesses. Our hospital provides specialized rehab services for stroke recovery, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, orthopedic surgery recovery, and other complex conditions.
Accredited and part of Ernest Health’s nationally recognized network, Stockton Regional Rehabilitation Hospital focuses on compassionate, effective care that helps patients regain independence and quality of life.
State-of-the-Art Equipment: Bionics Exoskeleton for advanced mobility therapy. Bioness Integrated Therapy System for cognitive and physical rehabilitation. Chattanooga modality equipment for pain management and healing. LiteGait system for safe and effective gait training. On-site Modified Barium Swallow and pharmacy services for integrated care.
As a participating hospital of Ernest Health, we offer robust recognition, wellness, and retention programs. These programs focus to enhance the employees’ work experience, recognize, and celebrate achievements. We also encourage employees to share their work experience through “My Ernest Journey” and through our Engagement Survey, where our approach is “You Spoke, We Listened”. These platforms provide additional avenues for employees to give feedback about their work experience and share what is important to them.
Our hospital offers comprehensive benefits, designed to support your health and financial well-being.
Benefits
- PPO and High Deductible Medical Plan options
- Flexible Spending and Health Savings Account options available
- Dental and Vision coverage
- 401K with employer matching
- Life insurance
- Short-and-long term disability
Wellness & Work Life Balance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Wellness Program with quarterly wellness challenges with participation incentives
- Earned Time Off - start accruing vacation time on start date
Professional Growth
- Continuing education opportunities and reimbursement
Qualifications
Required Skills
- Current licensure as a COTA required per state guidelines.
- Current Basic Life Support/CPR card required.
- One year of direct patient care experience in rehabilitation hospital setting preferred.
Additional Qualifications/Skills
- Demonstrates critical thinking skills: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
- Demonstrates an understanding of treatment costs and financial support as they relate to quality and efficiency.
- Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures.
- Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.
- Demonstrates general computer skills including: data entry, word processing, email, and record management.
- Effective organizational and time management skills.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to maintain proper levels of confidentiality.
- Ability to work closely and professionally with others.
- Ability to move quickly from one task to another and to prioritize tasks.
- Ability to use appropriate equipment necessary for the job
Responsibilities
Under the direction of an occupational therapist, provides rehabilitative services to individuals with physical impairments. Monitors the patient's program and records patient's progress for the occupational therapist. Integrates the hospital’s mission and “Guiding Principles” into daily practice.
Posted Total Compensation
The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience, education and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. It’s not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $
Minimum Salary
USD $45.00/Hr.
Maximum Salary
USD $45.00/Hr.
From Ernest Health's job posting, checked Oct 29, 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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