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Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant | Geriatric Care | $74,880-$99,840
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What they do
An Occupational Therapy Assistant assists occupational therapists to help patients with injuries, illnesses, or disabilities. Helps patients to recover and develop skills need for daily activities. Helps patients learn exercises and teaches them to use therapeutic equipment. Works in the office of an occupational therapist or in a healthcare facility.
$76,536 / year median in California
+23% projected growth
Job Description
Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant | Geriatric Care | $74,880
•99,840 Purple Cow Recruiting Modesto, CA Job Details Full-time $74,880
•$99,840 a year 8 hours ago Benefits Dental insurance Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) matching Qualifications Working with geriatric patients Working with seniors Gerontology occupational therapy Associate's degree in occupational therapy Associate's degree
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Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant | Geriatric Care | $74,880
•99,840 Full-Time | Modesto, CA | Center & Participant Home-Based Care Dana Gudermuth Senior Recruiter |
Heartline Staffing Call or Text:
412-805-5304
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Prefer a confidential conversation instead of applying? Call or text Dana directly at 412-805-5304 . Heartline Staffing is recruiting a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant for a full-time opportunity in Modesto, California. This role offers the opportunity to provide restorative and rehabilitative occupational therapy to frail and elderly participants while working as part of an interdisciplinary care team. Unlike high-volume therapy environments, this position emphasizes lower patient volumes, long-term participant relationships, collaborative care, and work/life balance without after-hours documentation.
POSITION OVERVIEW
Under the direction of an Occupational Therapist, the COTA provides restorative and rehabilitative occupational therapy services to participants at the center and in their homes. The role focuses on maximizing participant independence, safety, and performance of activities of daily living while collaborating closely with rehabilitation and interdisciplinary team members.
COMPENSATION
Base Salary:
$74,880
•99,840 ROLE Administer participant treatment programs established by the Occupational Therapist Assist the Occupational Therapist with vital signs, range-of-motion assessments, and strength testing Coordinate with Rehabilitation team members to implement activities and programs based on individual treatment plans Schedule participant treatments and clinical visits and support billing activities Document occupational therapy interventions in accordance with established care plans Utilize devices, techniques, and activities supporting muscle re-education, perceptual-motor and cognitive function, balance, endurance, and independence with activities of daily living Collaborate with therapists, providers, and other disciplines as part of an interdisciplinary care model Provide services at the center and in participants' homes
BENEFITS
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance 17 Days of Personal Time Off (PTO) 12 Observed Holidays Annually 6 Sick Days 401(k) Savings +
Match Additional Benefits Available Requirements:
Requirements Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) Associate's Degree From An Accredited Program
REQUIRED
Valid California OTA License Or Proof Of License Eligibility
REQUIRED
Minimum Of Two Years Of OTA Experience In A Clinical Setting With A Frail Or Elderly Population
REQUIRED OTA
Knowledge Necessary To Treat Frail, Elderly Participants With Complex Needs
REQUIRED
Preferred Outpatient Experience Preferred Acute Care Experience Preferred Inpatient Experience Preferred Skilled Nursing Experience Preferred Not ready to formally apply? That's completely fine. Many occupational therapy professionals prefer a confidential conversation first. Call or text Dana directly at 412-805-5304 .