Travel Occupational Therapy Assistant Job in Salinas, CA | Days (5x8)
Pacific Coast Post Acute
Salinas, CA
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Occupational Therapy Assistant in Salinas, CA
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$1,940
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 Salinas, CA with Advantis Medical is a 13-week travel Occupational Therapy Assistant contract at Pacific Coast Post Acute. This role pays $1,940 per week and follows a Days shift with a 5x8 schedule. Read more
Job Details
- Facility: Pacific Coast Post Acute
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Location: Salinas, CA 93901 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.
Pacific Coast Post Acute — Salinas, CA
Salinas, CA
Pacific Coast Post Acute in Salinas combines short-term rehabilitation, skilled nursing and long-term care with on-site outpatient physical therapy. Its programs serve people recovering from illness or major medical events and residents with ongoing care needs.
- Physicians, therapists, nurses and social services staff evaluate patients together to develop care plans focused on functional independence. Read More
- The therapy gym includes a functional kitchen, washer and dryer, and tub-and-shower combination for practicing everyday activities during rehabilitation.
- Outpatient physical therapy emphasizes older adults, with manual therapy for pain and joint mobility, vertigo treatment and post-stroke rehabilitation.
- Complex wound care covers pressure ulcers, diabetic arterial or venous ulcers, wound dehiscence and pre- or post-flap surgery care.
- Long-term care supports residents with serious ongoing health conditions or disabilities, including assistance with bathing, dressing, personal hygiene and nutrition.
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FAQs – Travel Occupational Therapy Assistant Jobs Near Salinas, 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 Salinas, CA
John Steinbeck's hometown, Salinas, CA, has a historic downtown that gives a longer stay more depth than a stop on the way to the coast. Agriculture shapes the surrounding valley, and the city's outpatient rehabilitation includes physical and speech therapy. The National Steinbeck Center provides an indoor outing built around the writer's books and the region that shaped them. His Victorian childhood home, now a restaurant, is a short walk away, making lunch and a museum visit possible in the same trip. Both offer ways to get acquainted with Salinas without planning a drive to Monterey. Downtown murals add another layer of local storytelling to a walk between stops, linking the city's literary history with its streets today.
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 · Salinas, CA · $1,940 /wk