Travel Occupational Therapy Assistant Job in Monterey, CA | Days (5x8)
Cypress Ridge Care Center
Monterey, CA
Open
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Occupational Therapy Assistant in Monterey, CA
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$1,558
Setting
SNF
Travel · Therapy
Shift
Days
5×8 hrs
Start Date
ASAP
Flexible
Contract
13 wks
Renewable
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This travel Occupational Therapy Assistant job in Monterey, CA with Advantis Medical is a 13-week travel Occupational Therapy Assistant contract at Cypress Ridge Care Center. This role pays $1,558 per week and follows a Days shift with a 5x8 schedule. Read more
Job Details
- Facility: Cypress Ridge Care Center
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Location: Monterey, CA 93940 Explore the area! See our local guide further down this page.
- Contract Length: 13 Weeks
- Shift: Days (5x8)
- Start Date: ASAP
- 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.
Cypress Ridge Care Center — Monterey, CA
Monterey, CA
Cypress Ridge Care Center in Monterey combines short-term rehabilitation with skilled nursing and long-term care. Its services include recovery after major medical events as well as support for residents with ongoing care needs.
- Physical, occupational, and speech therapy address recovery after joint replacement, cardiac events, and stroke, with treatment directed toward mobility, communication, and everyday function. Read More
- The restorative nursing program supports long-term residents with walking, range of motion, and daily activities, and can also address positioning and contracture management.
- Pain management combines medication with other approaches to support participation in rehabilitation. Patients also receive information about managing pain after returning home.
- Complex wound care covers pressure injuries, diabetic and vascular ulcers, ostomies, and wound separation.
- A medical director and nursing director oversee care plans. Restorative nurse assistants work under therapist guidance, while a rehabilitation director leads the therapy program.
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FAQs – Travel Occupational Therapy Assistant Jobs Near Monterey, 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 Monterey, CA
Tuesday afternoons bring a grocery-shopping option to downtown Monterey, CA, when Alvarado Street fills with the Old Monterey Marketplace. Monterey's outpatient rehabilitation includes physical and hand therapy. At the market, produce from places such as Salinas and Watsonville brings the surrounding agricultural region into meals at home. Prepared food vendors and Baker's Alley add dinner choices and fresh bread to the same outing. The evening hours offer a different window from a typical morning farmers market. Crafts and flowers leave room for a browse after shopping. On other days, the coastal recreation trail follows a former railway beside Monterey Bay, linking Fisherman's Wharf and Cannery Row. Its route lets walkers and cyclists visit waterfront stops without searching for another parking space at each destination.
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 · Monterey, CA · $1,558 /wk