COTA
How this pay compares
This posting states $35–$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 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).
Occupational therapy assistants in California: pay by town and employer
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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
Seeking a PRN Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join the in-house rehab team at West Haven Healthcare
COTA Responsibilities
- Provide recommendations for home modifications and adaptive equipment with training as needed.
- Ensure all treatment delivered is in accordance with the established plan of care.
- Monitor patient response to treatment intervention and modify treatment approach and directive as clinically appropriate with IDT collaboration.
- Provide clinical support and education to patients, family members, and caregivers.
- Collaborate with other members of the interdisciplinary team to ensure quality patient care is provided.
- Ensure documentation is completed thoroughly and timely and complies with all company and state/federal regulatory requirements.
- Complying with all rules, regulations, and procedures.
- Attend required meetings as designated by the Director of Rehab.
COTA Requirements
- Associate's degree - Occupational Therapy Assistant
- Valid Occupational Therapy Assistant License & In good standing with all regulatory agencies and licensing boards
From West Haven Healthcare's job posting, checked 13 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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About West Haven Healthcare
West Haven Healthcare is a 99 (source: Medicare Care Compare: West Haven Healthcare)-bed nursing home in West Covina, CA, certified by Medicare and Medicaid. Its job board posts jobs for nursing assistants, therapists and mental health staff. Source: Medicare Care Compare: West Haven Healthcare
Based in West Covina, CAHires in CaliforniaPay on its listings: 100% of its open jobs state an hourly rate
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