Travel Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant - $1,872 per week - LifePoint : Job Details

LifePoint is seeking a travel Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant for a travel job in Escondido, California.

• Specialty: Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
• Discipline: Therapy
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 9 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Position Summary: Palomar Health Rehabilitation Institute is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant for a travel assignment. The ideal candidate will support occupational therapy services in a dynamic rehabilitation environment, assisting patients in regaining functional independence following injury, surgery, or illness.

Key Responsibilities:

• Implement individualized treatment programs developed by supervising Occupational Therapist
• Assist patients with therapeutic exercises, self-care strategies, and mobility training
• Monitor patient progress and communicate observations to the OT and clinical team
• Document daily treatment notes and adhere to facility and regulatory requirements
• Participate in care team meetings and contribute to patient discharge planning
• Maintain treatment areas and equipment in safe and functional condition
• Educate patients and caregivers on continued therapy strategies and home programs

Qualifications:

• Associate degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program
• Current California COTA license or eligibility
• Active BLS certification
• Minimum 2 years of clinical experience preferred, ideally in a rehab or hospital setting
• Ability to work under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist
• Excellent communication and documentation skills
• Strong clinical judgment and time management abilities

Lifepoint Job ID #6-934807. Pay package is based on 9 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.