COTA - Travel Contract

@ Jackson Therapy Partners
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COTA - Travel Contract

Bakersfield, CA
Posted 3 days ago

About the job

A travel contract role for a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant at a hospital in Bakersfield, CA. Focus on inpatient rehab, with full benefits, weekly pay, and professional growth opportunities.

Requirements

  • Associate degree in Occupational Therapy
  • Active California COTA license
  • BLS certification (AHA or ARC)
  • Experience in inpatient rehab preferred
  • Available for Monday to Friday shifts

Qualifications

  • California license required
  • Able to work weekdays and weekends
  • Willing to travel for assignments

Full job description

We're hiring a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant for a travel contract role at a great facility. Under the guidance of a licensed Occupational Therapist, you’ll help patients regain the skills they need for everyday life. If you’re ready to make a real difference, apply today and a recruiter will reach out with the details.


Minimum Requirements

  • Associate degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited college
  • Active State License is Required to Start the Assignment
  • BLS Certification May Be Required from AHA or ARC
  • Experience in an inpatient rehabilitation hospital setting


Assignment Details

  • Schedule: Monday-Friday
  • Weekend coverage required 1-2 times per month


Benefits Designed for Travelers

We deeply value your commitment to impacting others, that’s why we offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package starting your first day.


  • Weekly, On-Time Pay because that's how it should be
  • Full Medical Benefits & 401k Matching Plan
  • 24/7 Recruiter: Your main point of contact available by text, phone or email
  • Competitive Referral Bonuses
  • 100% Paid Housing Available
  • Travel & License Reimbursement


Impacting Patient Care Nationwide

Join Jackson Therapy Partners as a Travel COTA and get the flexibility, stability, and growth you deserve. Enjoy full-time pay, benefits, and relocation assistance in travel contracts that let you explore your favorite locations while maintaining job security in diverse settings nationwide. Choose from a variety of career options including direct hire, temp-to-hire, and travel contracts using ProVenture, our AI-enhanced career app designed for therapy professionals like you.


Location Highlights

Bakersfield offers access to both outdoor recreation and city amenities in California's southern Central Valley. The Kern River Parkway Trail runs for more than 30 miles through the city, and Hart Memorial Park provides lakes, picnic areas, and hiking space about 10 miles northeast of downtown. Sequoia National Forest is roughly 70 miles away for mountain access and camping, and Wind Wolves Preserve sits about 30 miles south with marked trails and wide open grasslands. Downtown Bakersfield includes the Fox Theater and Mechanics Bank Arena, and the city is positioned along State Route 99 for regional travel to Fresno and Los Angeles.


EEO Statement

Jackson Healthcare and its family of companies are an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all of our associates.

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