Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant; COTA)

Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) | Full-Time | Lodi, CA | $42 - $48/Hour

Build Your Career While Making a Real Impact.

Lodi Nursing and Rehabilitation is hiring a licensed Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant on a Full-Time basis in Lodi, California. If you are a clinician who wants career stability, consistent scheduling, and meaningful patient care in a supportive Skilled Nursing environment where your clinical expertise directly improves resident quality of life every day, this is the opportunity you have been looking for.

Work alongside a collaborative therapy team to help residents regain function, independence, and confidence in daily life in a supportive Skilled Nursing environment.

We are professionals committed to serving others, nurturing life, and promoting an individual's ability to thrive.

• Hourly pay range: $42.00 to $48.00 per hour, commensurate with experience
• Competitive Full‑Time COTA compensation in the Lodi and greater San Joaquin Valley market
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Company‑paid life insurance and disability coverage

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance — the company covers the majority of Medical HMO premiums, with buy‑up plan options available
• Employee Assistance Program for personal and professional support
• Identity theft protection and travel insurance coverage

• Paid Time Off encompassing vacation, sick leave, and observed holidays
• Consistent, stable Full‑Time scheduling that supports long‑term career planning and personal stability
• Bene Hub employee discount programs

• A collaborative, mission‑driven rehabilitation team that takes pride in resident outcomes
• Skilled supervision and direction from experienced licensed Occupational Therapists
• A well‑supported Skilled Nursing setting with the leadership and resources to help you do your best work
• Meaningful, direct impact on resident independence, daily living skills, and quality of life across ADLs, IADLs, upper extremity function, fine motor skills, and cognitive retraining
• A Lodi location in the heart of the San Joaquin Valley, convenient to Stockton, Sacramento, and the broader Central Valley

The Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant provides skilled occupational therapy interventions under the direction and supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist, in accordance with California state law and professional standards of practice. This position is classified as Non‑Exempt and reports to the Director of Rehabilitation, the Facility Administrator, and the supervising Occupational Therapist.

• Implementing occupational therapy treatment plans developed by the supervising Occupational Therapist
• Delivering skilled therapeutic interventions targeting ADLs, IADLs, neuromuscular re‑education, upper extremity function, fine motor skills, cognitive retraining, and adaptive strategies
• Monitoring patient performance and response to intervention, reporting progress, barriers, or clinical concerns to the supervising OT in a timely manner
• Assisting in collecting data to support progress assessments and plan‑of‑care updates conducted by the Occupational Therapist
• Instructing patients and caregivers in home programs, adaptive strategies, and safe equipment use as delegated
• Assisting patients with transfer activities to all surfaces, donning and doffing of appliances, and positioning in parallel bars and therapeutic equipment
• Supporting upper extremity positioning and therapeutic handling during treatment sessions
• Lifting, repositioning, and supporting patients with or without assistive devices
• Transport in…