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PDTX - Per Diem Therapy Xperts

Travel/Contract -Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

Pay: $1,900/wk

Posted: 1 day ago

Location: Murrieta, CA (Onsite)

Last Updated: 2 hours ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/16/2026

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What they do

An Occupational Therapy Assistant assists occupational therapists to help patients with injuries, illnesses, or disabilities. Helps patients to recover and develop skills need for daily activities. Helps patients learn exercises and teaches them to use therapeutic equipment. Works in the office of an occupational therapist or in a healthcare facility.

$76,536 / year median in California

+23% projected growth

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Job Description

Travel/Contract -Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) PDTX - Per Diem Therapy Xperts Murrieta, CA Job Details Full-time | Contract From $1,900 a week 3 hours ago Qualifications Skilled nursing facility experience Occupational Therapy Assistant License Occupational Therapy Associate's degree in occupational therapy COTA Patient interaction Associate's degree

Full Job Description Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant Travel Pay:

$1900+/week Local pay: $42/hr

Duration:

13 weeks

Facility:

SNF Educational Requirement:

Associate's degree from an accredited occupational therapy assistant program. Certification from the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT). State licensure or registration as a certified occupational therapy assistant. Preferred 1 year working in SNF setting and experience in Net Health (new grads encouraged to apply!) Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to work effectively in a team environment. Compassion and empathy for patients facing physical or mental challenges.

Job Summary:

The Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant provides quality care to all residents. Under the direction of a registered Occupational Therapist, the Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant ("COTA") helps plan and implement patient treatment, plan, and coordinate patient discharge, and prepare detailed progress reports and appropriate patient documentation. Treatments will include training in daily living activities, functional skills, motor development, compensation techniques, use of adaptive equipment and splinting. The COTA will not be expected to perform patient evaluations. About the

Company :

Per Diem Therapy Xperts At Per Diem Therapy Xperts, we redefine flexibility in the healthcare industry. As a premier per diem staffing company, we connect healthcare professionals with dynamic opportunities through our innovative PDX Staffing App. Join us and experience a new level of freedom and convenience in your healthcare career.

Pay:

From $1,900.00 per week

Work Location:

In person