World Nurses is seeking a travel Occupational Therapist Assistant for a travel job in LOS ALTOS, California.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Occupational Therapist Assistant
- Discipline: Therapy
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 30 hours per week
- Shift: 10 hours, flexible
- Employment Type: Travel
We’re hiring nationwide and encouraging multi-location candidates to apply for exciting opportunities across multiple states. Qualified applicants from across the U.S. are welcome—wherever you’re based, there’s a role waiting for you.
Job Description: Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) – Contract
Job Type: Contract
Position Urgency: Normal
Duration: 13 weeks
Positions Available: 1
Guaranteed Hours: 30 hours per week
Schedule: Varies
Setting: Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF)
Position Overview
We are seeking a licensed Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) for a contract assignment in a Skilled Nursing Facility. The COTA will work under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist to help residents improve independence with daily activities and functional skills.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in implementing individualized occupational therapy treatment plans
- Provide therapeutic activities focused on ADLs, fine motor skills, strength, and coordination
- Monitor patient progress and report findings to the supervising Occupational Therapist
- Educate patients and caregivers on adaptive techniques and equipment
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation in accordance with facility standards
- Ensure patient safety and compliance with therapy protocols
Required Qualifications
- Active state Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) license (must be current)
- Experience in a Skilled Nursing Facility preferred
- Strong communication, teamwork, and patient care skills
Additional Details
- Minimum experience: less than 1 year (new graduates encouraged to apply)
- No holiday coverage required
- Bilingual skills not required
- EMR system: Not specified
Candidates must meet the minimum qualifications and hold the required certifications to be eligible for application.
About World Nurses
World Nurses specializes in the staffing of non-skilled and skilled
healthcare personnel. We love what we do: helping care professionals with
opportunities to expand their horizons and build their work experience. We
believe in the strength of teamwork. Our employees are at the core of our
business and we are happy every day finding the perfect matches in
placement.
Benefits
- Medical benefits
- Referral bonus
- Relocation bonus
