COTA, Skilled Nursing

Community Health System•Fresno, CA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Overview Opportunities for you! Comprehensive relocation package and concierge service Progressive sign-on incentive paid over time for eligible candidates Consecutively recognized as a top employer by Forbes, and in 2025 by Newsweek Free Continuing Education and certification including BLS, ACLS and PALS Tuition reimbursement, education programs and scholarships Vacation time starts building on Day 1, and builds with your seniority Free money toward retirement with a 403(b) and matching contributions Great food options with on-demand ordering Free parking and electric charging Commitment to diversity and inclusion is a cornerstone of our culture at Community. All are welcome as valued members of our community. We know that our ability to provide the highest level of care is through taking care of our incredible teams. Learn more on our Benefits page. You love what you do, now love where you do it. Responsibilities Located on the Community Regional campus, Burnett Extended Care Center is our brand-new 154-bed transitional care facility. Purpose-built to serve patients transitioning from hospital to home, Burnett features specialized rehabilitation spaces — dedicated gym spaces with the latest technology, a complete simulated home-like environment, and innovative therapy programs — all designed to help patients regain independence and quality of life in a post-acute setting. Deliver occupational therapy services under the direction of a Licensed Occupational Therapist, supporting residents with physical or mental challenges in achieving the highest possible level of functional independence. Assess patient responses and progress, adapting therapeutic activities and equipment to meet evolving needs across a complex and varied caseload. Provide mentorship, preceptorship, and assist in onboarding new staff , students, and volunteers, serving as a resource for clinical best practices. Demonstrate critical thinking, technical expertise , leadership in a team-centered rehabilitation environment. Through collaboration and research, you ’ll help residents regain independence by delivering hands-on support and implementing personalized therapy plans with an interdisciplinary team that puts care first.

Requirements

High School Diploma, High School Equivalency (HSE ) or Completion of a CHS Approved Individualized Education Plan (IEP) Certificate
Successful completion of one of the following is Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant degree program
Sat for the national examination and received a passing score to qualify for licensures occurring before January 1, 2010 as per Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
4 years of applicable experience and ability to demonstrate required competence
OTA - Current State of California Occupational Therapy Assistant License Exception may be made for Occupational Therapy Assistant License Applicant with a requirement to obtain licensure within 180 days of hire or transfer into position
COTA - Current Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant through the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) within 90 days of hire or transfer into position
BLS - Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers by American Heart Association (AHA)

Responsibilities

Deliver occupational therapy services under the direction of a Licensed Occupational Therapist, supporting residents with physical or mental challenges in achieving the highest possible level of functional independence.
Assess patient responses and progress, adapting therapeutic activities and equipment to meet evolving needs across a complex and varied caseload.
Provide mentorship, preceptorship, and assist in onboarding new staff , students, and volunteers, serving as a resource for clinical best practices.
Demonstrate critical thinking, technical expertise , leadership in a team-centered rehabilitation environment.
Through collaboration and research, you ’ll help residents regain independence by delivering hands-on support and implementing personalized therapy plans with an interdisciplinary team that puts care first.

Benefits

Comprehensive relocation package and concierge service
Progressive sign-on incentive paid over time for eligible candidates
Consecutively recognized as a top employer by Forbes, and in 2025 by Newsweek
Free Continuing Education and certification including BLS, ACLS and PALS
Tuition reimbursement, education programs and scholarships
Vacation time starts building on Day 1, and builds with your seniority
Free money toward retirement with a 403(b) and matching contributions
Great food options with on-demand ordering
Free parking and electric charging
Commitment to diversity and inclusion is a cornerstone of our culture at Community. All are welcome as valued members of our community.
We know that our ability to provide the highest level of care is through taking care of our incredible teams.