COTA Per Diem

Overview

COTA - Per Diem

Join Our Dynamic Rehab Team in Beautiful Stockton, CA!

Are you a passionate therapist looking to grow your career in a supportive and innovative rehab setting? Be a part of our multidisciplinary team in Stockton, where cutting‑edge technology meets compassionate care.

Stockton Regional Rehabilitation Hospital in Stockton, California is a modern inpatient rehabilitation hospital devoted to restoring hope and function for patients after life‑changing injuries or illnesses. Our hospital provides specialized rehab services for stroke recovery, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, orthopedic surgery recovery, and other complex conditions.

With a caring team of physicians, rehabilitation nurses and licensed therapists, we deliver intensive physical, occupational, and speech therapy tailored to each patient’s needs and goals.

Accredited and part of Ernest Health’s nationally recognized network, Stockton Regional Rehabilitation Hospital focuses on compassionate, effective care that helps patients regain independence and quality of life.

State‑of‑the‑Art Equipment:

• Bionics Exoskeleton for advanced mobility therapy
• Bioness Integrated Therapy System for cognitive and physical rehabilitation
• Chattanooga modality equipment for pain management and healing
• Lite Gait system for safe and effective gait training
• On‑site Modified Barium Swallow and pharmacy services for integrated care

Location Perks:

• Work in a peaceful, beautifully landscaped campus complete with a serene lake.
• Located just 2 hours from both the beach and the mountains—perfect for weekend getaways.
• Enjoy life in a growing, vibrant area surrounded by Elk Grove, Lodi, Modesto, and Lathrop.
• Affordable cost of living compared to surrounding regions.
• Supportive, team‑centered environment that values your expertise and well‑being.

Apply today and be part of something extraordinary.

• A passion for patient care, a team player, motivating and collaborating therapist to assist patients to reach the best outcome.
• Graduate Degree from an accredited program in Occupational Therapy.
• Current State COTA License.
• Current CPR.

Required Skills:

• Current licensure as a COTA required per state guidelines.
• Current Basic Life Support/CPR card required.
• One year of direct patient care experience in rehabilitation hospital setting preferred.

Additional Qualifications/

Skills:

• Demonstrates critical thinking skills:
  Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Demonstrates an understanding of treatment costs and financial support as they relate to quality and efficiency.
• Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures.
• Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.
• Demonstrates general computer skills including: data entry, word processing, email, and record management.
• Effective organizational and time management skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain proper levels of confidentiality.
• Ability to work closely and professionally with others.
• Ability to move quickly from one task to another and to prioritize tasks.
• Ability to use appropriate equipment necessary for the job.

Under the direction of an occupational therapist, provides rehabilitative services to individuals with physical impairments. Monitors the patient’s program and records patient’s progress for the occupational therapist. Integrates the hospital’s mission and “Guiding Principles” into daily practice.

The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience, education and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. It’s not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.

A reasonable estimate of the current range is $USD $33.63 Hourly. Posted Maximum Salary USD $45.26 Hourly.

Minimum Salary USD $45.00/Hr. Maximum Salary USD $45.00/Hr.