NEWAI Interview PracticeLearn more
VitalHires

VitalHires offers free resume tools for healthcare professionals alongside clinical, allied health, and care team job listings.

Explore

StatesTop Hiring CitiesFor EmployersFor CandidatesApply to JobsSalary GuidesHiring CalendarBlog

Top Hiring Cities

View all

Los Angeles

California

3188 live openings

Chicago

Illinois

2434 live openings

Houston

Texas

2401 live openings

Philadelphia

Pennsylvania

2384 live openings

Phoenix

Arizona

2152 live openings

Indianapolis

Indiana

2038 live openings

Atlanta

Georgia

2031 live openings

Dallas

Texas

1982 live openings

Legal

AboutContactEditorial PolicyPrivacy PolicyTerms & Conditions

VitalHires surfaces verified openings from hospital systems, health networks, and clinical employers across the US. Always confirm compensation and credentialing requirements on the employer's official hiring page before applying.

© 2026 VitalHires. All rights reserved.Listings are aggregated from hospital systems, health networks, clinics, and clinical employer hiring pages.
  1. Home/
  2. Jobs/
  3. Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant | PACE
Purple Cow Recruiting logo

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant | PACE

Purple Cow Recruiting·Modesto, California

$74,880 - $99,840/yr·Full Time·On Site·2-5 yrs·
Posted 7 days ago
Practice for this role

About the role

Deliver restorative and rehabilitative occupational therapy services to older adults within a PACE program. Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to implement individualized care plans in both the center and participant homes.

Description Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) Full Time | PACE Program | Geriatric Rehabilitation

Elizabeth Banzhaf, LPN Co-Founder & COO | Heartline Staffing Call or Text

  • 272-230-3157
  • LinkedIn: View Elizabeth's LinkedIn Prefer a confidential conversation instead of applying? Call or text Elizabeth directly at 272-230-3157.

Heartline Staffing, in partnership with Purple Cow Recruiting, is hiring a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) for WelbeHealth PACE in Modesto, California.

Position overview

Join an interdisciplinary PACE team dedicated to helping older adults remain independent while living safely in their homes.

Deliver restorative and rehabilitative occupational therapy services under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist.

Provide care in both the PACE center and participant homes with a focus on maximizing independence, safety, and activities of daily living (ADLs).

Collaborate closely with physicians, therapists, nurses, and the interdisciplinary team to implement individualized care plans.

Enjoy meaningful, long-term patient relationships instead of short-term rehabilitation episodes.

Benefit from lower patient volumes and no after-hours documentation responsibilities.

  • Compensation
  • $74,880-$99,840 Annual Salary
  • Comprehensive Benefits Package
  • Schedule
  • Full-Time
  • Monday-Friday
  • Combination of PACE Center and Community Visits
  • Why cotas are applying
  • Lower daily patient volume
  • No after-hours charting
  • Long-term participant relationships
  • Collaborative interdisciplinary care model
  • Strong work-life balance
  • Excellent benefits and retirement package
  • Mission-driven organization serving older adults

Benefits

  • Medical Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • 17 Days Paid Time Off
  • 12 Paid Holidays
  • 6 Paid Sick Days
  • 401(k) with Employer Match
  • Bonus Opportunities
  • Comprehensive Employee Benefits

Requirements

  • Associate's Degree as an Occupational Therapy Assistant from an Accredited Program REQUIRED
  • Active California Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) License REQUIRED
  • Minimum Two Years of Clinical OTA Experience with a Frail or Geriatric Population REQUIRED
  • Experience in Outpatient, Acute Care, Inpatient Rehabilitation, or Skilled Nursing Preferred
  • Strong Understanding of Occupational Therapy Interventions for Older Adults REQUIRED
  • Excellent Communication and Team Collaboration Skills REQUIRED
  • Pediatric-Only Experience Will Not Be Considered

Not ready to formally apply? That's okay. Many therapy professionals prefer a confidential conversation first. Call or text Elizabeth directly at 272-230-3157.

Heartline Staffing is a Strategic Talent Partner with Purple Cow Recruiting. Applications are securely processed through Purple Cow Recruiting's applicant tracking system.

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Salary
$74,880 - $99,840/yr
Location
Modesto, California
Posted
Jul 20, 2026
Application
Employer website
Purple Cow Recruiting logo

Hiring organization

Purple Cow Recruiting

Purple Cow Recruiting is a global talent acquisition firm that connects top-tier professionals with leading organizations across industries, including the United States federal government. We specialize in recruiting for healthcare and technical roles, offering both permanent...

Salary listed on 373 jobs
IndustryStaffing and Recruiting
TypePrivately Held
Size51-200 employees
Explore employer profile

Stay updated

Get alerts for similar jobs

Be the first to know when more Purple Cow Recruiting roles in Modesto, California get posted.

Market context

California respiratory care roles stay competitive

California allied-health employers often look for respiratory therapists because hospitals and acute-care settings need coverage across inpatient, emergency, and critical care units. These roles are competitive because employers usually want a CoARC-accredited graduate degree, a California Respiratory Care Practitioner license, RRT or CRT certification, and recent experience. Before applying, confirm your license and certification details match the posting; job requirements and benefits here are AI-summarized from the original job description, saving you research time.

More openings at Purple Cow Recruiting

ACT Registered Nurse (RN)

32 minutes ago•$54 - $66/hr

Senior-Focused Primary Care Physician| Up to $300K First Year

6 days ago•$235,000 - $300,000/yr

PACE Intake RN Float | 26 PTO Days | No Weekends

7 days ago•$80,000 - $103,000/yr
View all employer openings
VitalHiresVitalHires
Use casesHighlightsExploreBlogAbout
Sign inSearch Jobs