Travel Occupational Therapy Assistant Job in Los Gatos, CA | Days (5x8)
Vasona Creek Healthcare Center
Los Gatos, CA
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Occupational Therapy Assistant in Los Gatos, CA
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$1,943
Setting
SNF
Travel · Therapy
Shift
Days
5×8 hrs
Start Date
11/01
Flexible
Contract
13 wks
Renewable
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This travel Occupational Therapy Assistant job in Los Gatos, CA with Advantis Medical is a 13-week travel Occupational Therapy Assistant contract at Vasona Creek Healthcare Center. This role pays $1,943 per week and follows a Days shift with a 5x8 schedule. Read more
Job Details
- Facility: Vasona Creek Healthcare Center
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Location: Los Gatos, CA 95032 Explore the area! See our local guide further down this page.
- Contract Length: 13 Weeks
- Shift: Days (5x8)
- Start Date: Nov 1, 2026
- Setting: SNF
Responsibilities
- Deliver occupational therapy interventions under the direction of a supervising Occupational Therapist, following each patient's established plan of care
- Guide patients through activities of daily living, fine-motor tasks, and functional skills training
- Train patients in the use of adaptive equipment and compensatory techniques within the established plan
- Monitor patient response during treatment and report progress and concerns to the supervising therapist
Travel Occupational Therapy Assistant Requirements:
- 2+ years of recent Occupational Therapy Assistant experience.
- Must hold all required certifications and licenses as mandated by California and national regulatory bodies.
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FAQs – Travel Occupational Therapy Assistant Jobs Near Los Gatos, CA
What license and certifications do I need for travel OTA jobs?
You need an active OTA license in the assignment state or an OT Compact privilege, which is available only when both your home state and the assignment state are actively issuing. Most facilities also require current NBCOT certification as a COTA and BLS. Because the OT Compact is still onboarding states, many assignments still require a traditional license.
How does supervision work for travel OTAs?
The supervising OT completes evaluations, establishes the plan of care, and remains responsible for reassessment and discharge, while the OTA delivers delegated treatment and documents progress. State rules and facility policies determine how often supervision occurs and whether the OT must be on site.
What do travel OTA assignments involve day to day?
The day-to-day role depends heavily on setting. SNF work often centers on ADL retraining, adaptive equipment, and productivity targets; inpatient rehab adds higher-acuity functional training; and school roles focus on fine-motor, sensory, and classroom participation goals. Ask about caseload size and how quickly the facility expects a traveler to reach a full schedule.
Benefits
- Day One Benefits, Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(k)
- Relocation and Travel Reimbursement
- Dedicated team to help with state licensing & renewals
- Weekly Direct Deposit
- $1,000 Referral Bonus + $250 Bonus for Your Referral
Explore Los Gatos, CA
Art and local history share a home at Civic Center Plaza in Los Gatos, CA, with downtown shops and restaurants close enough to extend an outing beyond the galleries. The town's outpatient care includes physical therapy. New Museum Los Gatos combines art exhibitions with a collection rooted in the town and surrounding region. Its first-Sunday program offers free general admission with advance registration, useful for travelers keeping an eye on leisure spending. Guided art and history tours on those Sundays offer newcomers a way to ask questions about their temporary home. For time outside, the Los Gatos Creek Trail provides another local option: a walk or bike ride can become a regular part of the week between museum visits.
Travel Allied Health Jobs With Advantis Medical — The Gold Standard
At Advantis Medical Staffing, we take great pride in our commitment to caring for clinicians. We are dedicated to connecting clinicians with the best travel jobs nationwide, while providing exceptional service that fosters a trusted partnership for life. Our mission is to deliver the “Gold Standard” in clinician care—not only by securing your first job but by advocating for your long-term career goals and well-being.
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Travel Occupational Therapy Assistant · Los Gatos, CA · $1,943 /wk