COTA/Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant - Contract - California

VitalHire • Alameda, CA

16d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a contract position for a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) in California, with specific locations including Alameda, Elk Grove, Hayward, San Leandro, and Santa Clara. The role involves executing intervention plans, retraining patients in Activities of Daily Living (ADL) and Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADL), training on adaptive equipment, implementing therapeutic activities, documenting patient progress, adapting environments and tasks, educating families and caregivers, and working with a supervising Occupational Therapist (OT).

Requirements

• 2 years of experience
• Active CA COTA License
• BLS (AHA)

Responsibilities

• Deliver hands-on therapy treatments created by the supervising OT to improve motor skills, cognition, coordination, and strength.
• Guide patients through self-care routines like dressing, bathing, eating, grooming, and household tasks using adaptive techniques.
• Teach patients how to safely use assistive devices such as button hooks, sock aids, reachers, splints, and wheelchairs.
• Lead customized exercises, sensory integration activities, fine motor tasks, or cognitive rehab exercises to support rehabilitation goals.
• Record daily treatment notes, track response to therapy, and report functional improvements or setbacks to the supervising OT.
• Suggest modifications to home, school, or work environments to improve safety, accessibility, and patient independence.
• Demonstrate proper transfer techniques, home exercise programs, and safe care strategies to family members and nursing staff.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed