Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)
Location: Mountain View, CA
Contract Type: Perm
Candidate Pay Rate: $45.5 - $45.5 per hour
About United Health Care Staffing
At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.
Roles & Responsibilities
- Assist in occupational therapy evaluations and implement treatment plans under supervision
- Support patients in regaining and improving daily living skills, fostering independence and confidence
- Provide hands-on therapeutic interventions tailored to each patient’s goals
- Maintain accurate, timely documentation and ensure regulatory compliance
- Collaborate with therapists, nurses, and interdisciplinary team members to coordinate care
- Educate patients and families on strategies to continue progress outside of sessions
Qualifications
- Active California COTA license required
- Completion of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program
- Strong clinical skills in rehabilitation and a passion for patient-centered care
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work well within a multidisciplinary team
- Reliable documentation skills and attention to compliance
Education
- Graduation from an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program
- Active COTA licensure in California
Knowledge & Skills
- Foundational knowledge of occupational therapy principles and therapeutic techniques
- Experience or comfort working in a skilled nursing facility environment
- Ability to support activities of daily living (ADLs) and adaptive equipment use
- Good clinical reasoning, documentation, and time-management skills
- Team collaboration, patient education, and compassionate bedside manner
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental & vision coverage to keep you and your family healthy
- Paid Time Off to recharge and come back at your best
- Supportive and collaborative team that values your input and growth
- Licensure assistance and reimbursement to help you maintain your credentials
- Professional development opportunities to sharpen your clinical skills
- Friendly workplace culture with mentorship and peer support
- Work-life balance focus and predictable scheduling conversations with leadership
- Employee resources for wellbeing and career advancement
Apply Now
Ready to start your next adventure as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)? Let's get you moving forward!
Send your resume to [email protected] or call us at 408-441-9200 today.
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