Travel Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant - $1,925 per week at VitalHire summary: This role involves providing occupational therapy services as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) at a skilled nursing facility in National City, CA. Responsibilities include patient evaluations, treatment plan implementation, interdisciplinary collaboration, and patient/family education. The position is a 13-14 week travel assignment with competitive pay, flexible scheduling, and includes necessary licensure and certifications.

VitalHire is seeking a travel Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant for a travel job in National City, California. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant Discipline: Therapy Start Date: 10/06/2025 Duration: 13 weeks 35 hours per week Shift: 8 hours, days Employment Type: Travel Job Title : COTA - COTA Location : National City, CA Start Date : 10/06/2025 Duration : 14 Shift : 5x8 Days Hours/Week: 40 Type of Facility: [SNF] Pay Range (week gross, includes taxable + stipends): $1867 - $1925 Position Summary: VitalHire is seeking a skilled and compassionate COTA - COTA to join our growing clinician community. This high-impact opportunity offers a 5x8 Days at a leading SNF in National City, CA. With competitive pay, full flexibility, and access to premium assignments, this is your chance to take control of your healthcare career. Key Responsibilities: • Provide occupational therapy services in skilled nursing facility setting • Conduct patient evaluations and assessments • Develop and implement individualized treatment plans • Document patient progress and maintain accurate medical records • Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare team members • Educate patients and families on therapeutic techniques and home programs • Monitor patient safety during treatment sessions • Maintain current state occupational therapy licensure • Adhere to facility policies and procedures • Complete required continuing education and training programs • Participate in discharge planning and recommendations • Work scheduled shifts from 08:00 to 16:30 Job Requirements: Active, unencumbered license in CA Minimum of 1-7 years of relevant experience, depending on specialty Current Certifications: BLS and/or ACLS, plus any specialty-specific requirements Experience with EMR systems (Epic, Cerner, as applicable) Other Required Documentation: Current Resume listing detailed work history (MM/YYYY format) Two current clinical references State-required professional license Physicial exam (completed within the past 12 months) TB skin test or Quantiferon Gold (within the past 12 months) Immunity Titers - MMR/Hep B/Varicella (declinations may be accepted) Current Tdap and Flu vaccinations Must pass background check and drug screening Why Choose VitalHire: A modern, mobile-first platform built for how you want to work Clear, upfront pay rates - no surprises Book contracts and shifts on your schedule, 24/7 Maximize your take-home with top tier, tax-free housing & travel stipends Contract extension bonuses Referral rewards Optional retirement benefits One quick setup of your profile gives you immediate access to all job details, facilities, and complete control of your work-life balance. Get started now - we're here to support you every step of the way! Refer to Job #: 8907232 VitalHire Job ID #56522856. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 35 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. About VitalHire VitalHire is a tech-enabled healthcare staffing platform that makes finding per diem and travel nursing jobs fast, flexible, and frictionless. By eliminating traditional recruiter delays, VitalHire empowers clinicians to connect directly with verified opportunities, submit credentials easily, and receive job offers faster—often within hours. We’re reimagining healthcare hiring with transparency, ease, and clinician-first innovation. Benefits Life insurance Retention bonus 401k retirement plan Referral bonus Sick pay Holiday Pay

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