COTA - Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant

Origin Travel Nurses; Hayward (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Onboarding support

Clinical support

401k plan

Recruiter matching

Travel reimbursement

Housing allowance

Meals

Referral bonuses

Job summary

ARMStaffing is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to support our team in Hayward, CA. This is a 13-week contract with 30 hours guaranteed per week, starting as soon as possible.

You will assist in implementing treatment plans, guide patients through therapeutic activities, and document patient progress while maintaining a safe environment during sessions.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid COTA certification.
• Relevant experience in occupational therapy.

Responsibilities

• Assist occupational therapists in the implementation of individualized treatment plans.
• Help patients with exercises and therapeutic tasks to improve their physical and emotional well-being.
• Document patient progress and communicate findings with the therapy team.
• Ensure a safe and supportive environment for all patients during therapy sessions.

Skills

COTA certification

Job description

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

Assignment Duration

This is a 13-week contract position with 30 hours guaranteed per week, starting as soon as possible.

Schedule

Shift varies throughout the assignment period.

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to support our team in providing exceptional therapy services. In this role, you will assist in implementing treatment plans, working closely with patients to enhance their quality of life through various therapeutic activities.

Responsibilities

• Assist occupational therapists in the implementation of individualized treatment plans.
• Help patients with exercises and therapeutic tasks to improve their physical and emotional well-being.
• Document patient progress and communicate findings with the therapy team.
• Ensure a safe and supportive environment for all patients during therapy sessions.

Required Experience / Certifications / Licensure

Must hold a valid COTA certification and have relevant experience in the field of occupational therapy.

Why ARMStaffing?

At ARMStaffing, we take care of our employees! We offer:

• Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and more
• Onboarding Made Easy: We handle physicals, titers, and more so you can focus on care
• Clinical Support: In-house clinical team available to assist and advocate
• 401k Retirement Plan: Eligible after waiting period; 4% match with 5% contribution
• Recruiter Matching: Get paired with a recruiter based on your location and specialty
• Extras: Travel reimbursement, housing allowance, meals, referral bonuses, and more

We're not the only ones who think ARMStaffing should be your first choice. Here’s why:

• SIA’s Top-50 Fastest Growing Healthcare Staffing Firms – 2019
• SIA’s Largest Healthcare Staffing Agencies in the U.S. – 2023
• Top Workplace in the Lehigh Valley – 2022, 2023
• Perfect scores for 'Name, Not a Number' and 'Recruiters' Personalities' on Highway Hypodermics
• We've earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for healthcare staffing 15 years strong and counting!

Contract & local rates may vary based on location and applicant residency. Ask your ARMStaffing recruiter for details!