Travel Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Sacramento, California
Sacramento Rehabilitation Hospital

Job Opportunity: COTA (Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant)

Location: Sacramento, California
Employment Type: Per Diem

Job Description

• No minimum hours or guarantees; scheduling is flexible once credentialed.
• Standard compliance policies apply.
• Work in a 52-bed inpatient acute rehabilitation hospital focused on intensive, patient-centered rehabilitation.
• Rehabilitation services tailored for patients recovering from stroke, brain injury, neurological conditions, trauma, spinal cord injury, amputation, and orthopedic injury.
• Aim to maximize patient health, function, and quality of life through comprehensive physical medicine and rehabilitation programs.

Position Details

• Department: Therapy Services
• Role: Therapy (COTA)
• Number of Openings: 5
• Shift: Days
• Weekend Hours: Open
• Call Requirements: None
• Float Requirements: None
• Required Certifications: California License
• Required Years of Experience: 2 years in Acute Rehab or Acute Care
• Patient Population: Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), Spinal Cord Injury (SCI), Orthopedic Trauma
• Patient Load: 4-5 patients per day, approximately 6 hours of treatment daily
• Electronic Health Record (EHR) System: Cerner

Contract Length

• 52 weeks (1 year)

Additional Information

• No scrub color requirement
• Report time: 8:00 AM
• Free parking adjacent to the building with a parking placard issued upon arrival

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant license in California
• Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant experience within the last year
• 2 years of Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant experience
• Experience in an Acute Care setting
• Experience in a Rehabilitation setting

Summary for Healthcare Recruiters and Workers

This per diem COTA role in Sacramento offers flexible scheduling with no guaranteed hours, ideal for those seeking acute rehabilitation experience. The position requires a minimum of 2 years of experience in acute rehab or acute care settings and a valid California license. The patient population includes complex cases such as TBI, SCI, and orthopedic trauma, providing a diverse and challenging caseload. The contract length is approximately one year. No prior travel experience is specified or required.