Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) $5,000 Sign-on Bonus

  • Life Care Centers of America
  • San Francisco, California
  • Full Time
Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) $5,000 Sign-on Bonus

Life Care Center of Coos Bay

San Francisco, CA

Employment Status: Full-Time Pay Interval: Hourly Pay Rate Maximum: 40.62 Pay Rate Minimum: 35 Shift: Day

Residents of Coos Bay enjoy an outstanding quality of life. The Oregon Coast is a fantastic place to live, offering a perfect blend of small-town charm and outdoor adventure.

Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy fishing and boating in Coos Bay and the Coos River, hiking in Elliott State Forest, and exploring the Pacific coastline with miles of sandy beaches, tide pooling, and whale watching. The Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area offers off-road vehicle riding, sandboarding, and horseback riding, while Bandon Dunes Golf Resort provides world-class golfing with stunning oceanfront views. Kayaking, crabbing, and clamming are also popular activities, making Coos Bay a haven for outdoor recreation.

Life Care Center of Coos Bay was named one of U.S. News & World 's 2025 Best Nursing Homes.

Life Care Center of Coos Bay is a long-term care and post-acute care facility, well known for its extraordinary customer service, high-quality nursing and therapy services, and high employee morale and retention. We are currently looking for a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant for PRN to join our team.

We offer:

Full-time: $35 - $40.62/hr DOE

Sign-on/Relocation Bonus: $5,000

Mentorship programs available - new grads wee

Continuing education and growth opportunities

Part of a network of nearly 200 facilities in 26 states

In-house rehab programs with empowering work environments

Position Summary

The COTA Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant provides direct rehab care in occupational therapy to patients upon physician referral under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist (OT) in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards.

Education, Experience, and Licensure Requirements

NBCOT certified upon hire, but renewal is optional going forward

Graduate of an accredited program in occupational therapy (ASOT)

Currently registered/licensed in applicable State. Must maintain an active license in good standing throughout employment.

One (1) year experience in post acute care or related setting preferred

CPR certification upon hire or obtain during orientation. CPR certification must remain current during employment.

Specific Job Requirements

Participates inmunity health matters/projects as appropriate

Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and e mail

Liaisons with patients, families, support departments, etc., to adequately plan for patient needs

Demonstrate good body mechanics at all times

Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action

Knowledgeable of practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelineserning functions in the post acute care facility

Implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the department

Perform proficiently in allpetency areas including but not limited to: patient rights, and safety and sanitation

Maintains professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc.

Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information

Understand and followpany policies including harassment andpliance procedures

Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life Care's Code of Conduct andpletes mandatory Code of Conduct and other appropriatepliance training

Essential Functions

Follow occupational treatment plans for patients under the direction of the supervising OT

Chart appropriately and timely

Utilize therapy software appropriately and accurately

Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients

Assist in the evacuation of patients

Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance

Concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment

Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team

Sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours

Read, write, speak, and understand the English language

An Equal Opportunity Employer
Job ID: 480917932
Originally Posted on: 6/12/2025

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