Travel Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant General Job

Healthforce; San Leandro (CA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dedicated recruiter support and 24/7</

Housing and travel coordination

Fast credentialing

Potential extension opportunities

Job summary

Healthforce is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) for a travel assignment in San Leandro, California. The position runs for 13 weeks with guaranteed hours and a 35-hour work week in a skilled nursing facility.

The role requires an active California COTA license (or eligibility) and involves collaboration with the interdisciplinary team to deliver therapy, document care, and ensure safe, patient-centered outcomes.

Qualifications

• Active California COTA license or eligibility.
• Ability to work in a skilled nursing facility with geriatric rehab caseload.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide OT services focusing on ADLs, upper-extremity function, cognition, and safety.
• Develop and monitor individualized treatment plans and progress.
• Deliver evidence-based interventions and adaptive equipment training.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to coordinate care and discharge planning.
• Document evaluations, plans, progress notes, and discharge summaries in the resident record.
• Ensure patient safety, infection control, and proper use of devices during sessions.

Skills

Communication skills

Documentation

Teamwork

Geriatric rehab

Assessment & evaluation

Education

California COTA license

Tools

Electronic Health Records

Job description

Overview

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant, General, in San Leandro, California. Travel assignment starting 01/03/2027 for 13 weeks in a skilled nursing facility. Guaranteed hours: 35 per week. Weekly pay: $1,602 to $1,719 per week. Shift: 08:00–16:30, five days per week. Employment type: Travel - Temporary Assignment.

Key Highlights

• Weekly pay: $1,602–$1,719 per week
• Guaranteed hours: 35 per week
• Contract duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: 08:00–16:30, five days per week
• Start date: 01/03/2027
• Setting: Skilled Nursing Facility

Responsibilities

• Provide occupational therapy services to residents under supervision, focusing on activities of daily living, upper-extremity function, cognition, and safety.
• Evaluate residents, develop and implement individualized treatment plans, and monitor progress toward functional goals.
• Deliver evidence-based interventions and adaptive equipment training to promote independence and safe functional performance.
• Collaborate with the occupational therapist, nursing staff, therapy teammates, and the interdisciplinary team to coordinate care and discharge planning.
• Document evaluations, treatment plans, progress notes, and discharge summaries in the resident record; ensure timely, accurate, and compliant documentation.
• Ensure patient safety, infection control, proper use of assistive devices, and adherence to facility policies during treatment sessions.

Requirements

• Active California COTA license (or eligibility per state licensing requirements as applicable)
• Ability to work in a skilled nursing facility environment and meet the demands of a geriatric rehabilitation caseload
• Strong communication, teamwork, and documentation skills
• Prior experience in occupational therapy assistance within a rehabilitation setting preferred
• Availability to work 08:00–16:30, Monday through Friday (five days per week)

Benefits and Support

• Dedicated recruiter support and 24/7 travel assistance
• Housing and travel coordination options (where available)
• Fast credentialing to help you start soon after onboarding
• Potential extension opportunities depending on assignment needs

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.