PRN Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)
- Visa sponsorship: H-1B, Green card
- Relocation assistance
- PRN / per diem
Open in 2 locations
Genesis HealthCare posts this job separately for each location. Apply to the one where you can work: the unit, shifts, schedule and pay can differ between locations.
California
2 open- $40.00–$45.00/hr
Los Angeles, CA (opens on this page)
Posted today
- $50.00–$60.00/hr
Santa Barbara, CA (opens on this page)
Posted 1d ago
How this pay compares
This posting states $40–$45 an hour. Open occupational therapy assistant jobs in California post a median of $43.61 an hour, the middle half $40.50–$48.50, across 142 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), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
Occupational therapy assistants in California: pay by town and employer
Staffing at Fountain View Subacute and Nursing Center, by Medicare's record
One nurse aide on duty for every 10.1 residents at an average hour (California's middle home: 9.3); 28.7% of its nursing staff left in a year (California: 36%); Medicare staffing rating 3 of 5; fined once by Medicare in the past three years ($24,531). From what the home reports to Medicare from its payroll (Oct 2026); day shifts have more aides than nights. Its staffing in full.
Licensed in another state?
California is not issuing OT Compact privileges, so an occupational therapist or OT assistant licensed in another state needs a California license for this job. (Occupational Therapy Compact Commission, 9 Nov 2026.) Every state's OT Compact status.
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About the job
Overview
- Title/License Required: Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)
- Status: PRN Weekends
- Location/Center Details: Cheviot Hills Post Acute is a 99-bed, 4-star Medicare-rated SNF. Your caseload will consist of adult and geriatric patients navigating post-surgical recovery, ortho rehab, advanced wound care, and specialized pulmonary or respiratory management. We offer a fully equipped gym designed to maximize patient mobility, build strength, and successfully transition short-term rehab residents back to independent living. Come Join Powerback in this fantastic center!
At Powerback, we're on a mission to improve lives. As the leader in physical, occupational, speech, and respiratory therapies, we help older adults stay active and thrive.
With over four decades of trusted service, our reach spans skilled nursing centers, assisted and independent living facilities, outpatient clinics, and home-based care. We're proud to deliver personalized care exactly where and when it's needed most.
Join an industry-leading team that restores hope and makes a lasting impact. If you're passionate about making a meaningful difference and want to be part of the future of rehabilitation and wellness, Powerback is the place for you.
Why Powerback?
- Benefits : We offer Medical, Dental, and Vision plans to Full-Time team members. We offer Dental and Vision to Part-Time team members.
- Paid Time Off: We offer generous paid time off to Full-Time and Part-Time team members.
- Support for New Grads: Our Powerback Clinical Mentorship Program kicks off on day one, helping you learn from the best in the field.
- Continuing Education: Keep growing with free CEUs through Medbridge.
- H-1B Visa & Relocation Assistance: We support Visa or Green Card sponsorships, plus our Journey Travel Program lets you work across the U.S. with the security of a full-time role.
- Perks at Powerback: Enjoy exclusive discounts on Wireless/TV, Home/Auto/Renters and Pet Insurance, Childcare, Eldercare, and more. Earn rewards through our PowerZone Employee Recognition Program, and expand your expertise with our Clinicians in Action professional development program.
Responsibilities
Title: Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)
As an Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) , you help patients get well. You are the person who can bring their power back. In doing this, you will implement occupational therapy programs and activities, follow developed recovery plans, and deliver therapy treatments.
You're a healer and a helper, which is why you got into this line of work.
You're equally adept at addressing the whole patient and seeing them as an individual. You know your goal is to execute a program that will restore, reinforce, and enhance their physical abilities and independence.
You're adaptable to the needs of the patient and can find joy in the variety of the work and the settings.
You're a teammate and are looking for collaboration with your peers, but you're also happy to make referrals to help your patient get the care they need to thrive.
You know that being an Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) means putting patients first; ensuring patients and their families receive the highest quality of service in a caring and compassionate atmosphere.
If this sounds like you, we'd love to meet you!
Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) according to AOTA & ACOTE standards.
- Initial certification obtained from the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy.
- They must be licensed and/or eligible for licensure as required in the state of practice.
Posted Salary Range
USD $40.00 - USD $45.00 /Hr.
From Genesis HealthCare's job posting for Los Angeles, CA, checked 14 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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Genesis HealthCare operates 183 (source: CMS Nursing Home Provider Information) Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing homes in 18 (source: CMS Nursing Home Provider Information) states. Its job board posts jobs for therapists, nurses and nursing assistants. Source: CMS Nursing Home Provider Information
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