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California Facility Seeks a Traveling COTA Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

CompHealthSalinas, CATherapy

Hiring bonus: up to $1,000 — CompHealth pays new hires who apply through this link. Terms are set by the agency.

Agency
CompHealth
Location
Salinas, CA
Job type
Therapy
Profession
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Industry
Nursing & Healthcare
Posted
Aug 18, 2026

Pay breakdown

Hourly
$10.02
Weekly
$401
Yearly (full-time)
$20,831

This job pays about $10.02/hour — 75% below the median for Occupational Therapy Assistant jobs in California ($39.31/hour).

Estimated from the hourly rate in the listing, 40 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.

Occupational Therapy Assistant jobs in California right now

  • 48 open Occupational Therapy Assistant jobs in California from 5 agencies, 9 of them in Salinas.
  • Pay in these listings: $10.02 – $45.89/hour, median $33.28/hour.
  • Typical Occupational Therapy Assistant pay in California: $39.31/hour ($81,765/year, BLS).
  • Highest median pay: Care Team Solutions ($44.91/hour across 4 jobs).

All Occupational Therapy Assistant jobs in California →

Job description

Though your CompHealth recruiter will be your single point of contact, they are backed by dozens of specialized teams, giving them the ability to focus on the details that matter to you. That means we have specialized teams that do nothing but housing, travel arrangements, credentialing, licensing, and so much more. It is one more way we deliver what matters to you.
  • Mon - Fri, Sun - Thurs, or Tues - Sat -- discuss in interview
  • 40 hrs/week expected -- 35 - 38 hrs guaranteed
  • 85% productivity expected
  • Skilled nursing facility setting
  • EMR: Optima
  • SNF and rehab experience strongly preferred
  • We provide complimentary housing and travel
  • We arrange and cover costs for licensing and malpractice
  • We simplify the credentialing and privileging process
  • Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and a 401(K) plan
  • Your personal recruiter handles every detail, 24/7

1555.00 to 1775.00 - weekly
Per week (based on a 40-hour week). Includes estimated taxable wages of $8.73 - $11.30 per hour and estimated tax-free reimbursements for meals, incidentals, and housing of $900 - $1,400 per week based on GSA guidelines (subject to eligibility, location, and seasonal adjustment).

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