COTA-Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant Full-Time

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Arvin Post Acute Until 8/21/2026 First posted September 1, 2025 Last posted September 1, 2025
Job description

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)
Location: Arvin Post Acute – Arvin, CA
Employment: Full-Time | 40 Hours/Week
Pay: Starting at $40/hour (DOE)

Overview:
We’re hiring a COTA to join our dynamic rehab team at Arvin Post Acute, a Medicare-certified skilled nursing facility just outside Bakersfield. Help our residents regain independence and function through meaningful therapy work in a compassionate environment.

Responsibilities:

  • Deliver patient treatments under licensed OT direction

  • Accurately document care and progress

  • Communicate with therapy and nursing staff

  • Assist with caregiver training and discharge prep

  • Maintain safety and cleanliness of treatment areas

  • Participate in training and staff in-services

Qualifications:

  • Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) – California license

  • CPR certified (or ability to obtain)

  • Skilled nursing/rehab experience preferred

  • Strong interpersonal and clinical skills

Benefits:

  • $45+/hr DOE

  • Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

  • 401(k) with match

  • PTO & paid holidays

  • Referral bonuses

  • Supportive team and leadership

Apply today to be part of something meaningful at Arvin Post Acute!

About this role

Summary

Deliver patient treatments and document care under OT direction.

Job title

COTA-Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant Full-Time

Experience level

entry level

Industry

healthcare

Location requirements

Located in Arvin, CA; remote work not allowed.

Salary

$40/hour (DOE)

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

COTACalifornia licenseCPR certified

Preferred skills

skilled nursingrehabinterpersonal skillsclinical skills

Specializations

occupational therapyrehabpatient care
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Arvin, CA 93203, USA

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