Travel Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Company: The Good Life MedStaff
Location: Concord
Posted on: February 17, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description The Good Life MedStaff is seeking a travel
Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Certified Occupational Therapy
Assistant for a travel job in Concord, California. Job Description
& Requirements - Specialty: Certified Occupational Therapy
Assistant - Discipline: Therapy - Start Date: ASAP - Duration: 13
weeks - 40 hours per week - Shift: 8 hours, days - Employment Type:
Travel Job Title: Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) Job Summary:
An Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) works under the supervision
of a licensed Occupational Therapist to help patients develop,
recover, improve, and maintain the skills needed for daily living
and working. OTAs play a crucial role in implementing treatment
plans, monitoring progress, and supporting patients' therapeutic
goals. Key Responsibilities: Assist patients with therapeutic
activities and exercises outlined by the Occupational Therapist.
Monitor and record patient progress, behavior, and response to
treatment. Educate patients and family members about home exercises
and therapeutic strategies. Maintain patient records and document
therapy sessions accurately. Set up equipment and prepare treatment
areas for patient use. Support patients in learning how to use
adaptive tools and techniques to perform daily tasks. Communicate
observations and feedback to the Occupational Therapist to update
treatment plans. Ensure a clean, safe, and supportive therapy
environment. Participate in team meetings and collaborate with
other healthcare professionals. Skills and Qualifications:
Associate’s degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy
Assistant program. Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to follow directions and work under supervision. Patience,
empathy, and motivation to help others. Familiarity with medical
terminology and therapeutic techniques. Licensing and Certification
Requirements: In the United States, all 50 states, the District of
Columbia, and Puerto Rico require OTAs to be licensed, certified,
or registered. While requirements vary slightly, most states have
similar criteria: Common Requirements Across States: Graduation
from an accredited OTA program. Completion of supervised fieldwork
(clinical experience). Passing the National Board for Certification
in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) COTA® exam. Background check and
application through the state licensing board. Continuing education
to maintain licensure. Example of State-Specific Requirements:
California: Requires licensure through the California Board of
Occupational Therapy (CBOT). Texas: Licensure required through the
Executive Council of Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy
Examiners. New York: Requires licensure through the New York State
Education Department and completion of an ethics exam. Florida:
Requires licensure and proof of 2 hours of HIV/AIDS training before
initial licensure. Illinois: Requires licensure and 24 hours of
continuing education every 2 years for renewal. The Good Life
MedStaff Job ID 35507576. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and
40.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend
amount to be determined. Posted job title: Therapy:Occupational
Therapist Assistant / COTA,06:00:00-14:00:00 About The Good Life
MedStaff We are a Travel Nursing Agency, connecting compassionate
caregivers, who love adventure, with amazing opportunities. We want
to bring you to The Good Life! Connecting, Caring, and Competing
for the best opportunities to help you reach your goals! Benefits -
Medical benefits - Dental benefits - Vision benefits - 401k
retirement plan - Referral bonus
Keywords: The Good Life MedStaff, Rohnert Park , Travel Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant, Healthcare , Concord, California
