Travel Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) - $1,453 to $1,653 per week in Stockton, CA

We are hiring a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant for a travel contract role at a skilled nursing facility in Stockton, CA. Under the guidance of a licensed Occupational Therapist, you will assist patients in regaining the skills needed for daily living. Apply today and a recruiter will reach out with details.

Minimum Requirements

• Associate degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited college.
• Active California COTA license required to start the assignment.
• BLS certification required from AHA or ARC prior to start.
• Experience working in a skilled nursing facility or long-term care setting preferred.
• Familiarity with restorative nursing programs, ADL training, and activity-based interventions preferred.
• Ability to document electronically in EMR systems preferred.
• Client requires candidates to be available for a 13-week travel contract and to work a guaranteed 36 hours per week while on assignment.

Assignment Details

• Facility type: Skilled Nursing Facility.
• Shift: Days.
• Shift hours: 0800-1630.
• Work days: Monday through Friday.
• Meal break: 30 minutes.
• Assignment length: 13 weeks.
• Guaranteed hours: 36 per week.

Location Highlights

Stockton offers convenient access to both urban and outdoor attractions within short drives. The downtown waterfront and the Stockton Marina sit on the San Joaquin Delta and are approximately 10 minutes from central Stockton, providing boating and waterfront dining. Visit the Haggin Museum and the historic Miracle Mile shopping district, both within a 5 to 15 minute drive, for cultural exhibits and retail options. Outdoor recreation is available at nearby Oak Grove Regional Park and the 1,700-acre Delta waterways, a 10 to 20 minute drive, offering trails, fishing, and boating for an adventurous lifestyle. Commuting to Sacramento is about 30 to 40 minutes by car or accessible via ACE and Amtrak connections for commuters seeking an urban work-life balance. The area fits a suburban lifestyle with coastal-influenced weather and convenient regional transit options.

Benefits Designed for Travelers

We value your commitment to patient care. You will have access to a comprehensive benefits package starting your first day.

• Full medical benefits and 401(k) plan options.
• 24/7 recruiter support by text, phone, or email.
• Competitive referral bonuses.
• 100% paid housing options available.
• Travel and license reimbursement.

Impacting Patient Care Nationwide

Join this travel COTA opportunity to gain clinical variety, schedule stability, and career growth while working in skilled nursing settings. A recruiter will contact you with next steps following your application.

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status.