COTA Jobs in San Jose, CA

A Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) plays a crucial role in the therapy industry by implementing treatment plans that help individuals recover, improve or maintain the skills required for daily living and working. They work under the direct supervision of an Occupational Therapist and use therapeutic techniques to assist patients in performing activities of all types, ranging from using a computer to caring for daily needs such as dressing, cooking, and eating. A COTA may work with individuals who have physical, mental, or emotional disabilities, helping them develop, recover, and improve the skills needed for daily living.

Important skills for a COTA include excellent communication and interpersonal skills, physical stamina, and patience. They should also have a deep understanding of human anatomy and medical terminologies. For certifications, a COTA must have an associate's degree from an accredited occupational therapy assistant program and must pass the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) COTA examination to gain certification. Before becoming a COTA, a person may have roles such as a physical therapy aide, a rehabilitation aide, or a direct care staff member in a healthcare facility.

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Licensed Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant COTA - Care Coordination - Part-Time or Full-Time

  • Pleasanton, CA (20 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Pleasanton, CA (20 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

Licensed Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) - Care Coordination Program Occupational Therapy + Care Coordination: The Best of Both Worlds!...

Licensed Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) - Part-Time or Full-Time

  • Santa Clara, CA (3 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Santa Clara, CA (3 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) Your Schedule, Your Way! What sets EmpowerMe Wellness apart from other therapy providers? Its simple: we offer truly flexible scheduling....

Travel Allied-COTA, Rehab

  • Fremont, CA (16 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Fremont, CA (16 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 9 days ago

COTA - Rehab We are seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join our rehabilitation team....

Travel Allied-COTA, Other

  • Santa Clara, CA (3 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Santa Clara, CA (3 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 9 days ago

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) We are seeking a dedicated Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to support occupational therapists in providing therapeutic care....

Travel Long Term Care (LTC) Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant - $1,863 per week

  • Hayward, CA (24 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 11 hours ago
  • Hayward, CA (24 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 11 hours ago

Healthcare Pros, Inc. is seeking a travel Long Term Care (LTC) Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant for a travel job in Hayward, California....

Uniti Med is seeking a travel Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant for a travel job in San Jose, California....

Travel Occupational Therapist Assistant - $1,666 per week. Job in Hayward Gr8Jobs

  • Hayward, CA (24 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Hayward, CA (24 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Triage Staffing is seeking a travel Occupational Therapist Assistant for a travel job in Hayward, California....

OTA / Occupational Therapy Assistant in UNION CITY, CA

  • Union City, CA (19 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Union City, CA (19 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Estimated payment breakdown $1,690 per week in taxable pay and non-taxable stipends Specialty: OTA Start Date: 7/21/2025 Duration: 13 40 hours per week Shift: 5-8s Days Employment Type: Traveler...

Cota-certified Occupational Therapy Assistant Is Needed for Traveling Coverage in California

  • Union City, CA (19 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Union City, CA (19 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Quick Facts: Monday through Friday schedule with 36 guaranteed hours weekly Geriatric patient population Assisted living and memory care facility Rehabilitation center setting CompHealth Services:...

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant - .875 FTE (35 hours/weekly)-$3500 Signing Bonus

  • Santa Clara, CA (3 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Santa Clara, CA (3 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant -.875 FTE (35 hours/weekly)-$3500 Signing Bonus About the Employer The District is situated between the beautiful Los Gatos foothills and the city of San Jose...

Travel Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant - $1,927 per week

  • Pleasanton, CA (20 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Pleasanton, CA (20 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Occup ational Therapy Assistant (COTA) - Skilled Nursing Facility COTA Job Summary: We are looking for a talented Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant with Skilled Nursing Facility experience to...

COTA - Travel Contract

  • Union City, CA (19 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Union City, CA (19 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 3 days ago

Setting: Skilled Nursing Facility We're hiring a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant for a travel contract role at a great facility....

Occupational Therapy Assistant

  • Palo Alto, CA (15 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Palo Alto, CA (15 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 4 days ago

Overview Occupational Therapy Assistant Overview: Join the AgeSTRONG team as an Occupational Therapy Assistant and take your therapy career to new heights!...

Travel Long Term Care (LTC) Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant - $1,315 per week - Full-time

  • Palo Alto, CA (15 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Palo Alto, CA (15 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 4 days ago

Travel Long Term Care (LTC) Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant - $1,315 per week - Full-time Healthcare Pros, Inc....

Therapy COTA

  • Fremont, CA (16 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Fremont, CA (16 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 5 days ago

GetMed Staffing is searching for a strong Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to assist our traveler-friendly client. A minimum of 1-2 years of experience is required....

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Salary for COTA Jobs in San Jose, CA

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Highest Education Level

COTAs in San Jose, CA offer the following education background
Associate's Degree
49.1%
Bachelor's Degree
25.8%
Master's Degree
15.0%
High School or GED
3.4%
Vocational Degree or Certification
3.2%
Doctorate Degree
2.6%
Some College
0.6%
Some High School
0.2%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by COTAs in San Jose, CA
Less than 1 year
60.5%
1-2 years
14.6%
None
11.2%
6-8 years
9.7%
2-4 years
3.5%
4-6 years
0.5%