Travel Occupational Therapist Assistant
National City, CA
Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc.-Allied
5x8 hrs

Location: South County SELPA (Multiple Districts)
Schedule: Weekdays | 8-hour shifts | 40 hours/week
Contract Length: 4 months
Start Date: March 23, 2026
Modality: School-Based Occupational Therapy Assistant

Position Overview

We are seeking a dedicated Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to provide school-based therapy services under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist. This role involves delivering treatment, gathering standardized assessment data, implementing therapy programs, and completing documentation according to the established plan of care.

This position will float throughout all districts within the South County SELPA, with no more than one district per day. No IEP meeting attendance is required. Assignment runs through the end of the school year with the possibility of extension into the next school year.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide occupational therapy services under OT supervision
• Implement treatment plans and therapeutic activities
• Assist with standardized assessment data collection
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation
• Support student functional and educational access needs
• Collaborate with school teams as needed (no IEP meetings required)

Minimum Requirements

• Current COTA certification or licensure in the state of practice
• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program
• One (1) year of COTA experience preferred
• Pediatric or school-based experience preferred
• Compliance with professional standards of practice
• Current CPR (if applicable)
• TB questionnaire, PPD, or chest X-ray (as required)
• Current Health Certificate (per contract or regulation)
• Must meet all federal, state, and local employment requirements
• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Schools experience preferred

Pay Package

Local COTA | 2025–2026

• Pay Rate: $45/hr
• Total Weekly Pay Package: $1,800

Travel COTA | Spring 2026

• Pay Rate: $19/hr
• Meals: $500/week
• Housing: $1,000/week
• Total Weekly Pay Package: $2,260

Benefits At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:

• Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) savings plan
• Awards and recognition programs 

*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status. 
About Amergis Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.  
Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.