Travel COTA - Per Week

The VIOS Clinic; Hayward (CA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Benefits

Ongoing education

Job summary

The VIOS Clinic is seeking a travel Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to work under an OT, helping patients of all ages develop or regain daily living and work skills. This role offers 8-hour day shifts as part of a healthcare staffing agency, with travel opportunities across the country and a commitment to ongoing education and benefits.

As a COTA, you will implement interventions, document progress, assist with mobility and adaptive equipment, educate families, and collaborate

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience as an OTA.
• Current BLS certification and NBCOT (COTA) certification.
• State-specific licensure required.
• Strong communication, interpersonal skills, and anatomical knowledge.
• Ability to lift and assist patients safely.

Responsibilities

• Implement therapeutic activities and interventions as directed by the supervising OT.
• Monitor and document patient progress accurately and timely.
• Assist with exercises, mobility training, and adaptive equipment use.
• Educate patients and families on techniques to enhance independence.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of treatment areas and equipment.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to ensure coordinated care.
• Adhere to state licensing, facility, and professional standards.

Skills

OTA experience

Communication skills

Anatomical knowledge

Patient lifting safety

Education

NBCOT COTA certification

State licensure (CA)

Job description

Role Overview:

Seeking a travel Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to work under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist (OT), assisting patients of all ages in developing, improving, or recovering daily living and work skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement therapeutic activities and interventions as directed by the supervising OT.


• Monitor and document patient progress accurately and timely.


• Assist with exercises, mobility training, and adaptive equipment use.


• Educate patients and families on techniques to enhance independence.


• Maintain cleanliness and organization of treatment areas and equipment.


• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to ensure coordinated care.


• Adhere to state licensing, facility, and professional standards.

Qualifications & Skills

• Minimum of 1 year of experience as an Occupational Therapy Assistant.


• Current BLS certification and NBCOT (COTA) certification.


• State-specific licensure required.


• Strong communication, interpersonal, and anatomical knowledge.


• Ability to lift and assist patients safely.

Additional Details:

The role involves 8-hour day shifts, offering opportunities for ongoing education, benefits, and weekly pay. The position is part of a healthcare staffing agency committed to placing skilled professionals in travel and permanent roles across the country.