Travel Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) - SNF / LTC - $1,547 per week

Centra Healthcare Solutions; Salinas (CA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Competitive pay package

401(k) plan with matching

Direct deposit and weekly pay

CEU reimbursement

Licensure reimbursement

Housing accommodations or lodging per‑

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Centra Healthcare Allied is seeking a travel Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) for a SNF / LTC assignment in Salinas, California. The role requires a CA-licensed or eligible COTA with SNF/LTC experience and entails a 40-hour week with 8-hour day shifts.

This travel contract offers mileage and licensure reimbursement, competitive pay, and housing accommodations where applicable. Start date is 11/23/2026 for 13 weeks of work.

Qualifications

• 1 year of recent experience as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA).
• SNF/LTC experience required.
• Current COTA license in CA or eligibility to obtain one.

Skills

COTA certification

SNF/LTC experience

Education

CA license or eligible

Job description

Centra Healthcare Allied is seeking a travel Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant for a travel job in Salinas, California.

Job Description & Requirements

Centra Healthcare Allied is seeking a travel Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant for a travel job in Salinas, California.

• Specialty: Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
• Discipline: Therapy
• Start Date: 11/23/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Centra Healthcare Solutions is seeking an experiencedCertified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) that is licensed or in the immediate process, and qualifies, of obtaining Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) licensure in the state of CA to work in the specialty area of SNF / LTC.

• This is a contract position
• 5x8 Days schedule.
• This role assumes responsibility and accountability for incorporating the vision, values, mission and critical goals of the organization into their job performance.

Minimum Requirements include:

• 1 year of recent experience as a(n) Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)
• SNF / LTC experience required.
• Current Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) license within the state of practice.

About Centra:

Centra Healthcare's mission is to provide unparalleled service enabling professionals to concentrate on caring for America. We have many dynamic positions with cutting edge programs throughout the entire United States and various settings to meet each professional's criteria.

Benefits of a Local Contract or Travel Assignment through Centra:

• Mileage reimbursement to assignment (if applicable)
• Highly competitive pay package
• 401(k) plan with matching
• Direct deposit and weekly pay
• CEU reimbursement
• Medical credentials reimbursement
• A chance to explore new places and new opportunities throughout the United States
• High coverage of the premiums of a comprehensive health insurance plan
• Licensure reimbursement
• Housing accommodations or Lodging per diems (if you qualify for reimbursements)
• Flexibility of work schedule, including guaranteed hours (if applicable)
• Assignment completion bonuses (if applicable)

Centra Healthcare Allied Job ID #915505. Pay package is based on 8.0 hour shifts and 40.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) SNF / LTC