Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

Genesis Administrative Services • Stockton, CA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Powerback is hiring a full-time Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) at Hampton Post Acute, a 120-bed skilled nursing facility in Stockton, California. The facility serves a diverse, high-acuity caseload that includes long-term chronic care and short-term rehabilitation for patients recovering from strokes, fractures, and orthopedic surgeries. Its team uses a fully equipped therapy gym, adaptive equipment, task-directed treatments, and advanced clinical programming to help patients regain functional independence in activities of daily living, cognitive processing, and safe community re-entry.

The COTA implements occupational therapy programs and activities, follows established recovery plans, and delivers therapy treatments. The role focuses on restoring, reinforcing, and enhancing patients' physical abilities and independence through individualized, patient-centered care. The assistant collaborates with peers and makes referrals when patients need additional care, while ensuring patients and families receive compassionate, high-quality service.

Powerback provides integrated recovery, rehabilitation, respiratory, and wellness services. The company offers clinical mentorship for new graduates, continuing education, professional development, and potential visa or Green Card sponsorship and relocation assistance.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) program according to AOTA and ACOTE standards.
• Initial certification from the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy.
• Licensed or eligible for licensure as required in the state of practice.

Responsibilities

• Implement occupational therapy programs and activities.
• Follow developed patient recovery plans and deliver therapy treatments.
• Help restore, reinforce, and enhance patients' physical abilities and independence.
• Provide individualized, patient-centered care that addresses each patient's needs.
• Collaborate with peers and make referrals to help patients access appropriate care.
• Ensure patients and their families receive high-quality service in a caring and compassionate atmosphere.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans for full-time team members.
• Generous paid time off for full-time and part-time team members.
• Clinical mentorship program for new graduates.
• Free continuing education units through Medbridge.
• Visa or Green Card sponsorship support and relocation assistance through the Journey Travel Program.
• Exclusive discounts on wireless and TV services, home, auto and renters coverage, pet insurance, childcare, and eldercare.
• Employee recognition rewards through the PowerZone Employee Recognition Program.
• Professional development through the Clinicians in Action program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree