Travel COTA

Travel COTA

American Traveler is hiring a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) for a 13-week travel assignment at a skilled nursing facility in Salinas, California, serving a diverse rehabilitation population on California's Central Coast.

Skilled nursing facility (SNF) setting in Salinas, CA

Interdisciplinary rehabilitation team including OTs, PTs, SLPs, nursing staff, and physicians

Diverse patient population including orthopedic, neurological, cardiopulmonary, and medically complex cases

Sunday–Thursday shift schedule

Documents treatments using Net Health electronic medical records

Active California COTA license required if applicable

Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program

Current CPR/BLS certification required

SNF experience preferred; motivated new graduates are encouraged to apply

Experience with Net Health EMR preferred

Provide skilled OT treatments under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist

Implement individualized treatment plans targeting ADL performance, functional mobility, upper extremity function, cognition, and safety awareness

Educate patients, caregivers, and facility staff on adaptive equipment, home safety, and functional strategies

Participate in care conferences, team meetings, and discharge planning collaboration

Maintain compliance with Medicare, state, and facility documentation standards

Modern therapy gym with opportunities to treat a wide variety of diagnoses

Supportive team environment with mentorship and collaborative culture

Local candidates are accepted for this position

Hours per week: 40

Hours per shift: 8