Travel Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) - $1,631 per week in Pleasant Hill, CA

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) Contract, Skilled Nursing Facility

Seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) for a 13 week contract in a skilled nursing/rehab setting. The COTA will provide rehabilitative services under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist to help adult and geriatric residents maximize safety and independence in daily activities.

• Job type: Contract, 13 weeks (3/31/26 6/27/26)

• Schedule: 8:00 AM 4:30 PM, 30 minute unpaid meal, minimum 35 hours/week guaranteed

• Setting: Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) / long term care and post acute rehab

• Rate: $42- $50 per hour

• Status: New opening; non permanent traveler assignment

• Implement OT treatment plans developed by the supervising Occupational Therapist, using therapeutic activities and exercises to improve functional mobility, strength, coordination, and cognition.

• Instruct and assist residents with ADLs and IADLs (bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, feeding, functional mobility, home management tasks) including use of adaptive equipment and compensatory techniques.

• Conduct observations of residents ability to perform daily tasks and report progress, barriers, and safety concerns to the supervising OT and care team.

• Document treatment sessions, resident response, and functional progress in the EMR accurately and in a timely manner, consistent with facility, payer, and regulatory requirements.

• Provide education and training to residents, families, and caregivers on safe transfers, energy conservation, joint protection, and home exercise programs to support carryover after discharge.

• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and care conferences, contributing to treatment planning and discharge recommendations.

• Assist with environmental assessment and recommendations for adaptive equipment, safety modifications, and positioning to prevent complications and enhance function.

• Follow established infection control, fall prevention, and safety protocols and maintain a clean, safe treatment environment.

• Comply with state practice act, professional standards, and supervision requirements for COTAs.

• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program with current national certification (COTA).

• Active, unencumbered state license as a COTA (or eligibility to obtain prior to start).

• Current CPR/BLS certification from an accepted provider.

• Preferred: At least 1 year of recent experience in a skilled nursing facility, long term care, or similar adult rehab setting; strong new grads with relevant SNF clinical rotations will be considered.

• Proficiency with electronic documentation systems and ability to meet productivity and documentation expectations.

• Strong communication, teamwork, and customer service skills with the ability to motivate and engage an older adult population.

• Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including frequent standing, walking, bending, and assisting with transfers and mobility.