Travel Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant - $1,507 per week

ARMStaffing; Watsonville (CA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Benefits

Onboarding Made Easy

Clinical Support

401k Retirement Plan

Recruiter Matching

Travel reimbursement

Job summary

ARMStaffing seeks a travel Rehabilitation Therapist (COTA) for a 13-week assignment in Watsonville, California. You will implement treatment plans under supervision, support patients in diverse settings, and ensure rehabilitation goals are met. A valid COTA license and strong communication skills are required.

Expect 36 hours per week with 12-hour rotating shifts; travel and housing support provided. Start date 10/19/2026 with guaranteed hours and a comprehensive benefits package through

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid COTA license and have experience in occupational therapy settings.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Implement treatment plans to improve patients' functional abilities under supervision of an Occupational Therapist.
• Assist with therapy interventions and support patients in various settings to achieve rehabilitative goals.

Skills

COTA license

Therapy

Communication

Education

COTA certification

Job description

ARMStaffing is seeking a travel Rehabilitation Therapist for a travel job in Watsonville, California.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Rehabilitation Therapist
• Discipline: Therapy
• Start Date: 10/19/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, rotating
• Employment Type: Travel

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

The schedule for this position varies, offering flexibility in work hours.

Job Description

As a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA), you will work under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist to implement treatment plans designed to improve patients' functional abilities. Your role will involve assisting with therapy interventions and providing support to patients in various settings, ensuring they achieve their rehabilitative goals.

Required Experience / Certifications / Licensure

Applicants must hold a valid COTA license and have relevant experience in occupational therapy settings. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential for effective patient interaction.

Benefits

• 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

Contract & local rates may vary based on location and applicant residency.

Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.

About ARMStaffing

Allied Resources Medical Staffing (ARMStaffing) places the most qualified medical professionals in the industry, including: local and travel contract, temp-to-perm, per diem, and direct-hire personnel.

As a leader in medical staffing, we cover every segment of the healthcare market and take pride in our ability to exceed our clients' expectations. We accomplish this through our total dedication to our clients and field associates, our over 15 years of experience, a strong and diverse poor of medical professionals, and the high level of loyalty of our internal staff.

We also make it a point to develop and maintain close relationships with staffing and office managers to ensure clear communication and proper placements based on the client's criteria. This allows us to tailor our services to best suit the staffing needs of our clients, while placing our employees in positions that match their abilities and preferences.

Our goal is to offer unparalleled service to our valued healthcare clients, regardless of facility size or location, and to maintain a top-notch workforce of qualified, dedicated and medical professionals.

The Experts in Healthcare Recruiting

• Local and travel contracts
• Temp-to-perm employment
• Direct-hire personnel
• Per Diem
• Staffing for every segment of the healthcare industry including, RNs, LPNs, and CNAs, and Allied Health Professionals
• Long-term contracts, block scheduling and per diem staffing options
• 24-Hour customer service and on-call support 365 days a year
• Full-time, registered nurse on staff to provide screening, background, and reference checks
• Long-term and temporary career options with outstanding employee benefits
• Medical Benefits
• Company-matched 401K