Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA): Skilled Nursing

Job Description

Job Description

Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) – Travel Contract
Location: San Jose, CA (Not the right fit? We have additional COTA opportunities available throughout California.)
Pay: $1,800-1,900 per week
Contract Length: 13 weeks (extension possible)
Schedule: Day shifts | 36–40 hours per week

We’re Hiring!
We’re looking for a motivated and compassionate Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) to join our Skilled Nursing Facility in San Jose, CA. This 13-week travel assignment offers competitive weekly pay, flexible scheduling, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in patient care. Whether you’re an experienced SNF therapist or a new graduate with SNF clinical rotations, we encourage you to apply.

Responsibilities

• Provide COTA-assisted therapy interventions under supervision in skilled nursing settings.

• Assess patients' functional abilities and progress toward targeted outcomes.

• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans aligned with goals.

• Document treatment sessions, progress notes, and outcomes in medical records.

• Collaborate with OT team, nursing staff, and physicians to coordinate care.

• Utilize data and metrics to drive therapy effectiveness and target achievement.

• Maintain compliance with facility policies, safety standards, and regulatory requirements.

• Educate patients and families on therapy plans, goals, and home exercise programs.

• Identify opportunities for professional development and pursue skill advancement.

• Support business growth by contributing to patient pipelines and service expansion.

• Participate in regular team meetings to review targets and performance against plans.

• Demonstrate accountability for individual results within a collaborative team.

Experience/Qualifications

• Licensed Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) in good standing.

• Experience providing COTA-assisted therapy in skilled nursing or long-term care.

• Ability to assess functional status and track progress toward goals.

• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans with measurable targets.

• Maintain compliance with facility policies, safety standards, and regulatory requirements.

• Accurate documentation of sessions, progress notes, and outcomes in EMR.

• Collaborate with OT team, nurses, and physicians to coordinate care.

• Utilize data and metrics to drive therapy effectiveness and target achievement.

• Educate patients and families on therapy plans and home exercise programs.

• Engage in ongoing professional development and skill advancement.

• Contribute to patient pipelines and service expansion to support growth goals.

• Strong time management to manage individual targets within a collaborative team.

• Participate in regular team meetings to review targets and performance.

• Ability to work on-site in a fast-paced, results-driven environment.

If you're ready for a rewarding contract opportunity with competitive pay and flexibility, apply today! Let us help you find the right fit—whether in San Jose, CA or elsewhere in California.