Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) – Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNFs) – Multiple California Locations

Relient Health • Los Angeles, CA

12h • Onsite

About The Position

Relient Health is hiring licensed Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTAs) for full-time, in-person, direct-hire permanent positions in California. These opportunities are within established rehabilitation departments. Depending on the location, settings may include skilled nursing facilities, assisted living facilities, retirement communities, hospitals, outpatient clinics, pediatric settings, and home health. Openings are available in multiple California markets, including Auburn, Fremont, Hayward, La Mesa, Novato, San Jose, San Rafael, Sunnyvale, Walnut Creek, Grass Valley, Modesto, Pleasanton, Rancho Cucamonga, Roseville, San Diego, Simi Valley, Thousand Oaks, and additional locations.

The role is exclusively for licensed Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants practicing within rehabilitation departments. The employer describes these as permanent placement positions, not travel, contract, or PRN roles. Recent OTA graduates pursuing California licensure and COTAs relocating to California may also be considered if they meet the stated eligibility requirements.

Relient Health specializes in permanent placement for licensed rehabilitation therapy professionals and offers candidates transparent communication, market-specific insight, interview preparation, offer negotiation support, and assistance with licensure transfers and relocation.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) program.
• Active California COTA license, or eligibility/pending licensure.
• Ability to work full-time in one of the listed California markets.
• Authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Implement treatment plans under the direction of a licensed Occupational Therapist (OT).
• Deliver occupational therapy services in a rehabilitation setting.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living (ADLs), functional skills, safety, and independence.
• Document patient care in EMR systems according to state, federal, and facility standards.
• Collaborate with OTs, rehabilitation staff, nursing teams, and interdisciplinary care providers.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• 401(k).
• Paid time off.
• Continuing education support.
• Relocation assistance at some locations.
• Sign-on bonuses at some locations.
• Transparent communication, market-specific insight, interview preparation, offer negotiation support, and support with licensure transfers and relocation.

What This Job Offers

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