Travel Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant General Job

Healthforce; Salinas (CA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Guaranteed hours

13-week assignment

Travel assignment support

Job summary

Healthforce is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) for a travel assignment in Salinas, California. The 13-week contract starts 11/23/2026 with guaranteed 35 hours per week in a skilled nursing facility, providing therapy services and documenting progress.

You will collaborate with an interdisciplinary rehab team, perform evaluations and treatments per the plan of care, and assist with discharge planning and caregiver education. Travel support is provided.

Qualifications

• Ability to work in a skilled nursing facility setting.
• Strong communication with residents, families, and healthcare team members.
• Proficiency with standard documentation and electronic health records.

Responsibilities

• Provide occupational therapy evaluation and treatment to residents per the plan of care.
• Implement and adjust therapy interventions to improve daily living and mobility.
• Document progress notes and treatment interventions in the resident’s chart.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary rehab team to coordinate care.
• Monitor safety, infection control, and use of equipment during sessions.
• Participate in discharge planning and caregiver education.

Skills

Communication

Documentation

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) certification

Tools

Electronic Health Records

Job description

Overview

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant, General — Salinas, California. This travel assignment begins 11/23/2026 for a 13-week duration in a skilled nursing facility. Weekly pay range: $1,675 to $1,797 per week. Guaranteed hours: 35 per week. Shift: 5x8 days with typical hours from 08:00 to 16:30. This assignment requires providing occupational therapy services in a skilled nursing facility setting.

Key Highlights

• Weekly pay range: $1,675–$1,797 per week
• Guaranteed hours: 35 per week
• Contract duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: 5x8 days (08:00–16:30)
• Start date: 11/23/2026
• Setting: Skilled Nursing Facility

Responsibilities

• Provide occupational therapy evaluation and treatment to residents per the plan of care
• Implement and adjust therapy interventions to improve activities of daily living and functional mobility
• Document progress notes and treatment interventions in the resident’s chart
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary rehab team (including physical therapy, speech-language pathology, and nursing) to coordinate care
• Monitor safety, infection control, and proper use of equipment and assistive devices during sessions
• Participate in discharge planning and caregiver education to support ongoing practice after therapy

Requirements

• Ability to work in a skilled nursing facility setting
• Strong communication with residents, families, and healthcare team members
• Proficiency with standard documentation and electronic health records
• Availability to work 35 hours per week over a 13-week assignment
• Eligibility to work in the United States

Benefits and Support

• Guaranteed hours
• 13‑week assignment
• Travel assignment support from the staffing team
• Direct access to Healthforce Healthcare LLC resources for ongoing assignment support

Please note: Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.