Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant
Location: Hayward, CA
Start Date: 01-05-2026
End Date: 04-04-2026
Contract Type: Travel Contract
Shift Type: Days not specified, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM Day shift
Hours per Week: 36
Candidate Pay Rate: $46 per hour
About United Health Care Staffing
At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.
Roles & Responsibilities
- Provide skilled occupational therapy interventions to support patient independence
- Assess functional status and develop individualized treatment plans
- Collaborate with nurses, therapists, and the interdisciplinary team to optimize care
- Document progress and outcomes accurately in the medical record
- Educate patients and families on adaptive techniques and home safety
- Recommend and train on adaptive equipment and assistive devices
- Participate in discharge planning to ensure safe transitions back to the community
Qualifications
- Current COTA certification (required)
- California state licensure or eligibility to obtain state credentials
- BLS/CPR certification required or obtained upon hire
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
- Preferred: prior experience in post-acute, rehab, or skilled nursing settings
Education
- Associate degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program
- Graduation from an accredited OTA program and required certifications
Knowledge & Skills
- Proven knowledge of therapeutic techniques for ADLs and mobility
- Strong patient assessment and treatment planning skills
- Competent documentation and outcome tracking in electronic medical records
- Skilled at adapting interventions for geriatric and post-acute populations
- Good problem solving, time management, and interpersonal skills
Benefits
- Competitive pay and weekly pay options to keep life moving
- Generous housing stipend for travel clinicians to get settled quickly
- Medical, Dental & Vision coverage to keep you healthy and smiling
- 401K retirement savings plan so you can plan for the future
- Paid time off to recharge between assignments
- Travel reimbursement to cover those commuting costs
- Licensure assistance and reimbursement to support your credentials
- Referral bonus program — bring a friend, earn rewards
- A supportive, collaborative team that truly values YOU
Travel Perks: Explore Hayward, CA
Explore the best of the Bay Area on your days off. Enjoy local green space and hiking at Garin/Dry Creek Regional Parks and nearby Mission Peak in Fremont for unforgettable views. Take quick day trips to San Francisco for museums, dining, and waterfront walks or head to Half Moon Bay for coastal beaches. Oakland and Berkeley offer great dining and nightlife, and wine country is a manageable weekend getaway. Hayward itself has a friendly downtown and local parks to relax in after a shift.
Apply Now
Ready to start your next adventure as a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant? Let's get you moving forward!
Send your resume to [email protected] or call us at 408-441-9200 today.
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