Therapist, Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant - Therapist, Salinas, California

Clover Staffing; Salinas (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing Highest Tax Free available

Health Benefit package

Travel pay

Refer a friend and earn extra cash!

Job summary

Clover Staffing in Salinas, California is seeking a Therapist, Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to support therapy teams in a 13-week assignment. The role is on-site with shift hours 07:00 AM to 03:00 PM and starts 2026-07-08.

The position requires OTA accreditation, NBCOT certification, and BLS/CPR, plus licensure where applicable. Housing benefits, health coverage, travel pay, and referral bonuses are offered.

Qualifications

• NBCOT certification as an Occupational Therapy Assistant is required.
• COTA-L licensure where required by state licensure rules.
• BLS/CPR certification is required.
• High school diploma or equivalent is required.

Responsibilities

• Implement treatment plans and help patients perform therapeutic activities.
• Provide direct support in developing social and daily living skills.
• Collect and assess patient information.
• Instruct patients and families in treatment techniques.
• Monitor performance and provide encouragement.
• Document patient progress.
• Maintain treatment records.
• Perform clerical tasks.

Skills

COTA certification

COTA-L license

BLS/CPR

High school diploma

Education

Associate degree from ACOTE-accredited OTA program

Job description

Therapist, Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant - Therapist, Salinas, California

Key Responsibilities

• - Implement treatment plans and help patients perform therapeutic activities.
• - Provide direct support in developing social and daily living skills.
• - Collect and assess patient information.
• - Instruct patients and families in treatment techniques.
• - Monitor performance and provide encouragement.
• - Document patient progress.
• - Maintain treatment records.
• - Perform clerical tasks.

Certifications/Requirements

• - Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) certification from NBCOT required.
• - COTA-L (Licensed) in states requiring licensure.
• - BLS/CPR certification.
• - High school diploma or equivalent.

Experience

• - Associate degree from ACOTE-accredited OTA program required.
• - Level I and Level II Fieldwork components (minimum 24 weeks total).
• - No prior experience required for entry-level.

Compensation and Benefits

• - Housing Highest Tax Free available
• - Health Benefit package
• - Travel pay
• - Refer a friend and earn extra cash!

JOB OVERVIEW

Facility Address
Salinas, California

Shifts
07:00 AM - 03:00 PM

Start
2026-07-08

Duration
13 Weeks

Position
1

Weekly Pay*

$1431 - $1550