Travel Occupational Therapy Assistant Job in Merced, CA | Evenings (5x8)
NSS Reliant - Golden Merced Care Center
Merced, CA
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Occupational Therapy Assistant in Merced, CA
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$1,620
Setting
SNF
Travel · Therapy
Shift
Evenings
5×8 hrs
Start Date
10/26
Flexible
Contract
13 wks
Renewable
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This travel Occupational Therapy Assistant job in Merced, CA with Advantis Medical is a 13-week travel Occupational Therapy Assistant contract at NSS Reliant - Golden Merced Care Center. This role pays $1,620 per week and follows a Evenings shift with a 5x8 schedule. Read more
Job Details
- Facility: NSS Reliant - Golden Merced Care Center
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Location: Merced, CA 95348 Explore the area! See our local guide further down this page.
- Contract Length: 13 Weeks
- Shift: Evenings (5x8)
- Start Date: Oct 26, 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 Merced, 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 Merced, CA
A Saturday morning in Merced, CA, can start with produce shopping at the farmers market at 16th and Canal streets. The weekly market gives travelers with a kitchen a way to bring local harvests into everyday meals. Physical therapy in Merced includes outpatient orthopedic care and aquatic rehabilitation for recovery after injury or surgery. For an introduction to the area's past, the Merced County Courthouse Museum occupies an Italianate courthouse built in 1875. Its permanent and changing exhibits explore county history and the Central Valley's settlers. Admission is free, and the museum opens on Wednesday through Sunday afternoons. The building at 21st and N streets contains a preserved courtroom and a blacksmith exhibit, giving everyday trades a place alongside the county's civic history.
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Travel Occupational Therapy Assistant · Merced, CA · $1,620 /wk