Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

Position Overview

Tap Healthcare Solutions is seeking a compassionate and motivated Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join WelbeHealth in San Jose, California. This opportunity is ideal for an occupational therapy professional who enjoys hands-on patient care and wants to help frail and elderly participants maintain the functional skills, confidence, and independence necessary for everyday life.

Working under the direction of an Occupational Therapist, you will help carry out individualized treatment plans designed around each participant's functional abilities and goals. You'll provide therapeutic activities, monitor progress, and collaborate with a holistic interdisciplinary care team supporting participants with complex needs. This full-time opportunity offers a competitive salary of $79,000 – $106,000 annually and the chance to make a meaningful impact through relationship-driven rehabilitation.

Required Qualifications

• Associate's degree as an Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) from an accredited program.
• Valid California Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) license or documented proof of eligibility for California licensure.
• One (1) to two (2) years of professional experience.
• Clinical knowledge necessary to provide occupational therapy services to frail, elderly participants with complex healthcare needs.
• Ability to implement individualized treatment plans under the direction of a licensed Occupational Therapist.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and patient education skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively as part of an interdisciplinary healthcare team.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in an outpatient rehabilitation setting.
• Acute care experience.
• Inpatient rehabilitation experience.
• Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) experience.
• Professional experience working with geriatric patients.
• Professional experience working with pediatric patients.
• Experience providing functional rehabilitation and activities of daily living (ADL) training to patients with diverse needs.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a personable, adaptable, and compassionate COTA who enjoys helping individuals overcome functional challenges and achieve greater independence. Candidates with outpatient, acute care, inpatient rehabilitation, or skilled nursing experience are particularly well suited for this opportunity, with geriatric and pediatric experience also highly valued. The strongest candidate will be comfortable caring for frail older adults with complex needs while contributing positively to a holistic care team that values both its participants and providers.

Screening Questions

1. Do you have one (1) to two (2) years of professional Occupational Therapy Assistant experience?
2. Do you currently hold a valid California OTA license, or can you provide proof of eligibility for California licensure?
3. Do you have experience in outpatient, acute care, inpatient rehabilitation, or skilled nursing?
4. Do you have professional experience working with geriatric patients?
5. Do you have experience treating frail or elderly individuals with complex healthcare needs?

Why Join Through Tap Healthcare Solutions?

Tap Healthcare Solutions connects rehabilitation professionals with healthcare organizations where their expertise can make a meaningful difference in patients' independence, function, and quality of life. We seek opportunities that allow healthcare professionals to build meaningful relationships while contributing their skills as part of collaborative, patient-centered teams.

This Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant opportunity in San Jose offers the chance to work within a holistic care model where rehabilitation is part of a broader effort to support each participant's health, independence, and well-being. For a COTA who values hands-on care, interdisciplinary collaboration, and helping people achieve meaningful functional goals, this position offers an excellent next step.