Travel Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant - $1,448 per week

Jackson Therapy Partners is seeking a travel Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant for a travel job in Palo Alto, California.

• Specialty: Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
• Discipline: Therapy
• Start Date: 04/13/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

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

Minimum Requirements

• Associate degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited college.
• Active CA Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) license required to start the assignment.
• BLS certification from AHA or ARC may be required.
• Experience working in a skilled nursing facility preferred.
• Experience with restorative care programs and ADL training preferred.
• Client requires ability to work a structured schedule and document per facility guidelines.

Assignment Details

• Facility type: Skilled Nursing Facility.
• Shift name: Days.
• Shift details: Days 08:30–16:30.
• Schedule pattern: 5x8.
• Assignment length: 13 weeks.

Location Highlights

Palo Alto sits in the heart of Silicon Valley and offers access to outdoor and cultural attractions. Stanford University and the Cantor Arts Center are within the city, and the Stanford Dish hiking loop is about 5 miles from downtown for outdoor recreation. Palo Alto is approximately 35 miles south of San Francisco, offering Caltrain commuter rail service and easy access to San Francisco International Airport in about 25–35 minutes by car from central locations. The city provides a suburban-urban lifestyle with nearby coastal beaches (Half Moon Bay about 20 miles west) and regional parks such as Rancho San Antonio Preserve within a 10–15 minute drive for hiking and wildlife viewing.

Benefits Designed for Travelers

We value your commitment to patient care. A comprehensive benefits package is available starting on your first day.

• Full medical benefits and 401k matching plan.
• 24/7 recruiter support by text, phone, or email.
• Competitive referral bonuses.
• Housing and travel support options available.

EEO Statement

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.

Jackson Therapy Partners Job ID #439240. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.

Delivering a lifetime of opportunities in both contract and permanent positions, Jackson Therapy Partners™ connects highly skilled therapy and education professionals with rewarding careers at more than 1,300 rehab facilities, schools, outpatient clinics, hospitals, and skilled nursing facilities every year. Our award-winning team is 100% committed to you and to the development and success of your healthcare career. We take pride in being a value-driven company with a social conscious, and we're invested in your future. With Jackson, you'll get the jobs you want most from a company that values patient care as much as you do. Jackson Therapy Partners is part of the Jackson Healthcare® family of companies.