COTA - Travel Contract

We‘re hiring a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant for a travel contract role at a skilled nursing facility in Palo Alto, CA. Under the guidance of a licensed Occupational Therapist, you will help patients regain the skills they need for everyday life. If you are ready to make a real difference, apply and a recruiter will reach out with details.

Minimum Requirements

• Associate degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited college.
• Active CA Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) license required to start the assignment.
• BLS certification from AHA or ARC may be required.
• Experience working in a skilled nursing facility preferred.
• Experience with restorative care programs and ADL training preferred.
• Client requires ability to work a structured schedule and document per facility guidelines.

Assignment Details

• Facility type: Skilled Nursing Facility.
• Shift name: Days.
• Shift details: Days 08:30–16:30.
• Schedule pattern: 5x8.
• Assignment length: 13 weeks.

Location Highlights

Palo Alto sits in the heart of Silicon Valley and offers access to outdoor and cultural attractions. Stanford University and the Cantor Arts Center are within the city, and the Stanford Dish hiking loop is about 5 miles from downtown for outdoor recreation. Palo Alto is approximately 35 miles south of San Francisco, offering Caltrain commuter rail service and easy access to San Francisco International Airport in about 25–35 minutes by car from central locations. The city provides a suburban-urban lifestyle with nearby coastal beaches (Half Moon Bay about 20 miles west) and regional parks such as Rancho San Antonio Preserve within a 10–15 minute drive for hiking and wildlife viewing.

Benefits Designed for Travelers

We value your commitment to patient care. A comprehensive benefits package is available starting on your first day.

• Full medical benefits and 401k matching plan.
• 24/7 recruiter support by text, phone, or email.
• Competitive referral bonuses.
• Housing and travel support options available.

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability, or protected veteran status. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment.