Travel Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) - $1,386 to $1,586 per week in Salinas, CA

We're hiring a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant for a travel contract role at a great facility. Under the guidance of a licensed Occupational Therapist, you’ll help patients regain the skills they need for everyday life. If you’re ready to make a real difference, apply today and a recruiter will reach out with the details.

Minimum Requirements

• Associate degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited college
• Active State License is Required to Start the Assignment
• BLS Certification May Be Required from AHA or ARC
• Current California COTA license or eligibility
• Current CPR/BLS certification
• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program
• Complete documentation in Net Health per facility standards

Assignment Details

• Schedule: Sunday-Thursday

Benefits Designed for Travelers

We deeply value your commitment to impacting others, that’s why we offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package starting your first day.

• Weekly, On-Time Pay because that's how it should be
• Full Medical Benefits & 401k Matching Plan
• 24/7 Recruiter: Your main point of contact available by text, phone or email
• Competitive Referral Bonuses
• 100% Paid Housing Available
• Travel & License Reimbursement

Impacting Patient Care Nationwide

Join Jackson Therapy Partners as a Travel COTA and get the flexibility, stability, and growth you deserve. Enjoy full-time pay, benefits, and relocation assistance in travel contracts that let you explore your favorite locations while maintaining job security in diverse settings nationwide. Choose from a variety of career options including direct hire, temp-to-hire, and travel contracts using ProVenture, our AI-enhanced career app designed for therapy professionals like you.

Location Highlights

Salinas sits in California's Central Coast region, about 20 miles from Monterey and roughly 35 miles from Carmel-by-the-Sea, giving travelers access to both agricultural valleys and Pacific shoreline destinations. Point Lobos State Natural Reserve and Monterey Bay are both within about an hour, with opportunities for coastal hiking, kayaking, and whale watching. Big Sur is reachable in roughly 45 to 60 miles depending on route, and the area also offers access to Cannery Row and the Monterey Bay Aquarium. The city also connects to U.S. Route 101 and is within day-trip distance of Pinnacles National Park, which is known for hiking trails and rock formations.

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.