Travel Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

Travel Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

Specialty: Rehabilitation Therapy



Sub Specialty: COTA Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant



Location: Salinas, California



Setting: Skilled Nursing Facility



Shift: Sunday Thursday

Position Summary

Seeking an enthusiastic and compassionate Travel COTA to join a collaborative rehabilitation team in Salinas. The position serves a diverse skilled nursing and short-term rehabilitation population , including orthopedic, neurological, cardiopulmonary, and medically complex patients.

The COTA works under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist and collaborates closely with OT, PT, SLP, nursing, physicians, and families.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide skilled OT treatments under the supervision of a licensed OT.
• Implement individualized treatment plans addressing:
  • ADL performance
  • Functional mobility
  • Upper-extremity function
  • Cognition
  • Safety awareness
  • Overall independence
• Document treatments accurately in the electronic medical record.
• Complete documentation in Net Health according to facility standards.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team regarding patient progress and discharge planning.
• Educate patients, caregivers, and facility staff on:
  • Adaptive equipment
  • Home safety
  • Functional strategies
• Participate in care conferences and team meetings as appropriate.
• Maintain compliance with Medicare, state, and facility documentation standards .

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program .
• Current California COTA license or eligibility.
• Current CPR/BLS certification.
• SNF experience preferred.
• Motivated new graduates are encouraged to apply.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Positive attitude and patient-centered approach.

Work Environment

• Supportive interdisciplinary rehabilitation team.
• Modern therapy gym.
• Diverse patient population and diagnoses.
• Mentorship and collaborative learning opportunities.

Location Highlights

The facility is approximately 30 minutes from the Monterey coastline , with access to:

• Monterey Bay
• Carmel
• Pacific Grove
• Big Sur
• Hiking and surfing
• Whale watching
• Wine tasting
• Golf
• Coastal dining

Schedule

• Sunday Thursday

Quick Summary

Category

Details

Role

Travel COTA

Location

Salinas, CA

Setting

Skilled Nursing / Short-Term Rehab

License

CA COTA license or eligibility

BLS/CPR

Required

SNF Experience

Preferred

New Graduates

Encouraged to apply

Documentation

Net Health

Shift

Sunday Thursday

Patient Population

Orthopedic, neurological, cardiopulmonary, medically complex

Focus

ADLs, mobility, UE function, cognition, safety & independence

Specialty

Rehabilitation Therapy