Job Description & Requirements
Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) - School - (COTA - School)
StartDate: 11/9/2026
Available Shifts: 7.5 D
Pay Rate: $1640.00 - $1690.00
AMN Healthcare is partnering with a Sarasota, Florida school district to hire a qualified Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to work with one of the top districts in the area, providing services to children of all ages. Generally, the COTA will address motor skills, sensory processing, and cognitive functions that impact a student's academics, self-care skills, play, and social participation, as well as transitional skills.
AMN Healthcare is the #1 Healthcare Staffing Agency in the nation. We want you to help continue to make us great! Become an AMN Healthcare provider and take advantage of what working for the best company in the industry has to offer:
Competitive Pay & Full Weekly Stipends
Comprehensive Benefits (Health, Dental, Vision, and Life)
401K with Matching Plan
State License Reimbursements
Access to AMN’s Free Online CEU Database
The Most Trusted Recruiters in the Industry
Priority Access to Exclusive Orders with AMN Clients
Required Qualifications
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant, School
OTA-FL
MUST HAVE ACTIVE FL LICENSE
Completion of an associate’s degree or higher education
Active Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) license in Florida
Previous School Experience
MUST HAVE FL LICENSE
Preferred Qualifications
Clear, articulate communication skills
Ability to explain results to a varied audience
Candidates with previous school experience a plus!
Completion of a criminal record and background check
Facility LocationBoasting world-class beaches, scenic harbors, barrier islands and perfect year-round weather, Florida’s Gulf Coast offers all the attractions of a sunny coastal destination, without the crowds. Travel nurses relish the quaint, laid-back beach towns, the tranquil parks and nature preserves, and the opportunity to boost their careers and expand their skills at first-class facilities.
Job Benefits
Allied travel assignments are typically for 13 weeks and offer generous packages that include:
- Competitive pay rates
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- 401(k) and Flex Spending
- Life Insurance
- Accident and Short-term Disability Coverage
- Free Continuing Education
- Competitive Housing Deal
- Refer a friend and earn extra cash!
About the Company
At AMN Healthcare, we strive to be recognized as the most trusted, innovative, and influential force in helping healthcare organizations provide quality patient care that continually evolves to make healthcare more human, more effective, and more achievable.
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