Travel Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant General Job

Overview
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant, General, in San Leandro, California. Travel assignment starting 01/03/2027 for 13 weeks in a skilled nursing facility. Guaranteed hours: 35 per week. Weekly pay: $1,602 to $1,719 per week. Shift: 08:00–16:30, five days per week. Employment type: Travel - Temporary Assignment.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $1,602–$1,719 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 35 per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: 08:00–16:30, five days per week
- Start date: 01/03/2027
- Setting: Skilled Nursing Facility

Responsibilities
- Provide occupational therapy services to residents under supervision, focusing on activities of daily living, upper-extremity function, cognition, and safety.
- Evaluate residents, develop and implement individualized treatment plans, and monitor progress toward functional goals.
- Deliver evidence-based interventions and adaptive equipment training to promote independence and safe functional performance.
- Collaborate with the occupational therapist, nursing staff, therapy teammates, and the interdisciplinary team to coordinate care and discharge planning.
- Document evaluations, treatment plans, progress notes, and discharge summaries in the resident record; ensure timely, accurate, and compliant documentation.
- Ensure patient safety, infection control, proper use of assistive devices, and adherence to facility policies during treatment sessions.

Requirements
- Active California COTA license (or eligibility per state licensing requirements as applicable)
- Ability to work in a skilled nursing facility environment and meet the demands of a geriatric rehabilitation caseload
- Strong communication, teamwork, and documentation skills
- Prior experience in occupational therapy assistance within a rehabilitation setting preferred
- Availability to work 08:00–16:30, Monday through Friday (five days per week)

Benefits and Support
- Dedicated recruiter support and 24/7 travel assistance
- Housing and travel coordination options (where available)
- Fast credentialing to help you start soon after onboarding
- Potential extension opportunities depending on assignment needs

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Please note: Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.