About the role
Overview
- Opportunities for you!
- Comprehensive relocation package and concierge service
- Progressive sign-on incentive paid over time for eligible candidates
- Consecutively recognized as a top employer by Forbes, and in 2025 by Newsweek
- Free Continuing Education and certification including BLS, ACLS and PALS
- Tuition reimbursement, education programs and scholarships
- Vacation time starts building on Day 1, and builds with your seniority
- Free money toward retirement with a 403(b) and matching contributions
- Great food options with on-demand ordering
- Free parking and electric charging
- Commitment to diversity and inclusion is a cornerstone of our culture at Community. All are welcome as valued members of our community.
- We know that our ability to provide the highest level of care is through taking care of our incredible teams. Learn more on our Benefits page.
- You love what you do, now love where you do it.
Responsibilities
- Located on the Community Regional campus, Burnett Extended Care Center is our brand-new 154-bed transitional care facility. Purpose-built to serve patients transitioning from hospital to home, Burnett features specialized rehabilitation spaces — dedicated gym spaces with the latest technology, a complete simulated home-like environment, and innovative therapy programs — all designed to help patients regain independence and quality of life in a post-acute setting.
- Deliver occupational therapy services under the direction of a Licensed Occupational Therapist, supporting residents with physical or mental challenges in achieving the highest possible level of functional independence.
- Assess patient responses and progress, adapting therapeutic activities and equipment to meet evolving needs across a complex and varied caseload.
- Provide mentorship, preceptorship, and assist in onboarding new staff, students, and volunteers, serving as a resource for clinical best practices.
- Demonstrate critical thinking, technical expertise, leadership in a team-centered rehabilitation environment.
- Through collaboration and research, you’ll help residents regain independence by delivering hands-on support and implementing personalized therapy plans with an interdisciplinary team that puts care first.
Qualifications
Education and Experience
- High School Diploma, High School Equivalency (HSE) or Completion of a CHS Approved Individualized Education Plan (IEP) Certificate required
- Successful completion of one of the following is required
- Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant degree program
- Sat for the national examination and received a passing score to qualify for licensures occurring before January 1, 2010 as per Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
- 4 years of applicable experience and ability to demonstrate required competence required
Licenses and Certifications
- OTA - Current State of California Occupational Therapy Assistant License required
- Exception may be made for Occupational Therapy Assistant License Applicant with a requirement to obtain licensure within 180 days of hire or transfer into position
- COTA - Current Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant through the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) required within 90 days of hire or transfer into position
- BLS - Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers by American Heart Association (AHA) required
Disclaimers
- Pay ranges listed are an estimate and subject to change.• If any bonuses are noted, they are only applicable to external hires meeting criteria.