Travel Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) - $520 to $720 per week in Stockton, CA

We are hiring a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant for a travel contract role at a hospital in Stockton, CA. Under the guidance of a licensed Occupational Therapist, you will assist patients in regaining skills for everyday life through restorative and rehabilitative OT services in center and home settings. You will implement plans of care established by the Occupational Therapist, collaborate with the rehabilitation team, and document patient progress to maximize independence and safety.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited college.
• Active California COTA license or state license required to start the assignment.
• BLS certification from AHA or ARC may be required.
• Experience administering treatment programs, obtaining vital signs, and performing range of motion and strength testing.
• Experience working in hospital or skilled nursing environments preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous travel COTA experience.
• Experience providing home health or community-based OT services.
• Familiarity with documentation systems used in acute care and post-acute settings.

Assignment Details

• Shift Hours: 0800-1600.
• Scheduled Hours Per Week: 40.
• Work schedule: Monday through Friday, five 8-hour shifts.

Apply now and you will be contacted by a recruiter who will give you more information.

Benefits

We offer a benefits package designed for traveling clinicians starting on day one.

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

Impacting Patient Care

As a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant you will implement therapist-established plans of care, assist with assessments, and deliver treatment to support activities of daily living. Your role will contribute to improved participant outcomes and interdisciplinary team goals. Collaboration and clear documentation are required to ensure continuity of care and adherence to facility protocols.

Location Highlights

Stockton offers convenient access to both urban and outdoor recreation. The city is approximately 60 miles east of San Francisco and 85 miles north of Yosemite National Park, providing options for weekend getaways to a major metropolitan area and national park. Visitors and residents can enjoy the downtown Waterfront District, the Stockton Arena within a short commute, and nearby Delta waterways for boating and fishing. The region supports a suburban lifestyle with community parks, regional shopping centers, and an airport within a 20–30 minute drive for regional travel.

EEO Statement

Jackson Healthcare and its family of companies are an EEO/AA Employer. 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. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all of our associates.