Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant | PACE
Job Description
Job DescriptionDescription:
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)
Full Time | PACE Program | Geriatric Rehabilitation
Elizabeth Banzhaf, LPN
Co-Founder & COO | Heartline Staffing
Call or Text: 272-230-3157
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Prefer a confidential conversation instead of applying? Call or text Elizabeth directly at 272-230-3157.
Heartline Staffing, in partnership with Purple Cow Recruiting, is hiring a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) for WelbeHealth PACE in Modesto, California.
POSITION OVERVIEW
• Join an interdisciplinary PACE team dedicated to helping older adults remain independent while living safely in their homes.
• Deliver restorative and rehabilitative occupational therapy services under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist.
• Provide care in both the PACE center and participant homes with a focus on maximizing independence, safety, and activities of daily living (ADLs).
• Collaborate closely with physicians, therapists, nurses, and the interdisciplinary team to implement individualized care plans.
• Enjoy meaningful, long-term patient relationships instead of short-term rehabilitation episodes.
• Benefit from lower patient volumes and no after-hours documentation responsibilities.
COMPENSATION
• $74,880-$99,840 Annual Salary
• Comprehensive Benefits Package
SCHEDULE
• Full-Time
• Monday-Friday
• Combination of PACE Center and Community Visits
WHY COTAs ARE APPLYING
• Lower daily patient volume
• No after-hours charting
• Long-term participant relationships
• Collaborative interdisciplinary care model
• Strong work-life balance
• Excellent benefits and retirement package
• Mission-driven organization serving older adults
BENEFITS
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 17 Days Paid Time Off
• 12 Paid Holidays
• 6 Paid Sick Days
• 401(k) with Employer Match
• Bonus Opportunities
• Comprehensive Employee Benefits
Requirements:
• Associate's Degree as an Occupational Therapy Assistant from an Accredited Program REQUIRED
• Active California Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) License REQUIRED
• Minimum Two Years of Clinical OTA Experience with a Frail or Geriatric Population REQUIRED
• Experience in Outpatient, Acute Care, Inpatient Rehabilitation, or Skilled Nursing Preferred
• Strong Understanding of Occupational Therapy Interventions for Older Adults REQUIRED
• Excellent Communication and Team Collaboration Skills REQUIRED
• Pediatric-Only Experience Will Not Be Considered
Not ready to formally apply? That's okay. Many therapy professionals prefer a confidential conversation first. Call or text Elizabeth directly at 272-230-3157.
Heartline Staffing is a Strategic Talent Partner with Purple Cow Recruiting. Applications are securely processed through Purple Cow Recruiting's applicant tracking system.