Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant - Skilled Nursing Facility
Lancaster, California
Ellison John Transitional Care Center

Job Opportunity: Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) - Skilled Nursing Facility

Location

• Lancaster, California

Employment Type

• Travel / Contract

Assignment Details

• Start Date: ASAP
• Contract Length: 13 to 26 weeks preferred
• Weekly Hours: 36 to 40 hours
• Shift: Day shift, 5 days per week, 8-hour shifts (8:00 AM to 4:30 PM)
• May include occasional weekend coverage and floating as needed
• Cancellation Notice: 14 days

Required Experience

• Minimum 1 year of experience in specialty
• New graduates will be considered

Required Certifications and Licenses

• Current state license as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) from American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• BLS (Basic Life Support) from American Heart Association or American Red Cross (current and clear copy)
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) preferred

Required Documentation and Compliance

• Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID)
• Emergency Contact Form (required prior to start)
• Background checks including:

  • Standard 7-year search of locations lived/worked/school
  • Sex offender registry check
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM (annual)
  • HHS/OIG (annual)
• Physical exam within 1 year of start date
• Negative TB test (PPD, Quantiferon Gold, or T-spot) within 1 year; if past positive, negative chest X-ray within 1 year plus annual TB questionnaire
• Immunization or titer proof for:

  • Measles (Rubeola)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (titer, declination, or vaccine series)
  • Varicella (titer, vaccine, or history of chickenpox)
• Drug screening: 9-panel drug screen within 1 year of start (instant drug screen acceptable)
• Seasonal flu vaccination or declination required during flu season (October 1 - March 31)
• Completion of facility-specific compliance quiz related to wage and rehab hours (prior to start)

Competency Requirements

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (as applicable)
• General Competency Exam (as applicable)
• Annual skills checklist

References

• 2 professional references required for travel, allied, or per diem acute care roles
• 1 professional reference required for per diem non-acute care roles
• References should be within 3 years of start date

This position offers a travel contract opportunity for a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant with at least 1 year of experience or new graduates willing to work in a skilled nursing facility setting in California. The role requires compliance with standard healthcare credentialing, immunization, and competency requirements.