Travel Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant General Job
Lanham, MD
Contracted
Mid Level
Overview
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant, General, in Lanham, Maryland, starts October 19, 2026 for a 13-week travel assignment with guaranteed 35 hours per week. The role offers a pay range of $1,488 to $1,525 per week, with a 5x8 day shift (08:00–16:30). Work will be in a long-term care/skilled nursing setting, supporting adult residents as part of an interdisciplinary rehabilitation team on a temporary assignment.
Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $1,488-$1,525 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 35 hours per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: 5 days per week, 8.5-hour days (08:00–16:30)
- Start date: October 19, 2026
- Setting: Skilled nursing/long-term care environment
Responsibilities
- Deliver occupational therapy services to adult residents in a skilled nursing/long-term care setting, under supervision as part of a rehab team.
- Assess functional status and contribute to evaluation and treatment planning; document progress in accordance with regulatory standards.
- Implement and adjust individualized treatment plans to improve activities of daily living, fine motor skills, cognitive function, and safety in functional tasks.
- Utilize a range of interventions including therapeutic activities, therapeutic exercises, adaptive equipment, and compensatory strategies; collaborate with interdisciplinary team for discharge planning.
- Maintain quality documentation of progress, communicate effectively with supervising clinicians and care staff, and ensure patient safety and compliance with best practices.
- Adhere to infection control procedures, facility policies, and patient-centered care principles throughout all interactions.
Requirements
- Current Maryland license as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) or eligibility to obtain licensure
- Associate degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant from an accredited program (CAPTE-accredited)
- Prior experience in a geriatric or SNF rehab setting preferred; not required
- Strong communication and teamwork skills; ability to interact with residents, families, and the care team
- Ability to work the listed schedule (8.5-hour days, travel assignment) and meet performance standards
- Knowledge of standard OT assessments and documentation practices; commitment to patient safety and quality care
Benefits and Support
- Guaranteed hours per week
- Travel assignment with dedicated staffing support
- Competitive weekly pay in the stated range
- Access to assignment-specific onboarding and ongoing support
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Please note: Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant, General, in Lanham, Maryland, starts October 19, 2026 for a 13-week travel assignment with guaranteed 35 hours per week. The role offers a pay range of $1,488 to $1,525 per week, with a 5x8 day shift (08:00–16:30). Work will be in a long-term care/skilled nursing setting, supporting adult residents as part of an interdisciplinary rehabilitation team on a temporary assignment.
Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $1,488-$1,525 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 35 hours per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: 5 days per week, 8.5-hour days (08:00–16:30)
- Start date: October 19, 2026
- Setting: Skilled nursing/long-term care environment
Responsibilities
- Deliver occupational therapy services to adult residents in a skilled nursing/long-term care setting, under supervision as part of a rehab team.
- Assess functional status and contribute to evaluation and treatment planning; document progress in accordance with regulatory standards.
- Implement and adjust individualized treatment plans to improve activities of daily living, fine motor skills, cognitive function, and safety in functional tasks.
- Utilize a range of interventions including therapeutic activities, therapeutic exercises, adaptive equipment, and compensatory strategies; collaborate with interdisciplinary team for discharge planning.
- Maintain quality documentation of progress, communicate effectively with supervising clinicians and care staff, and ensure patient safety and compliance with best practices.
- Adhere to infection control procedures, facility policies, and patient-centered care principles throughout all interactions.
Requirements
- Current Maryland license as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) or eligibility to obtain licensure
- Associate degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant from an accredited program (CAPTE-accredited)
- Prior experience in a geriatric or SNF rehab setting preferred; not required
- Strong communication and teamwork skills; ability to interact with residents, families, and the care team
- Ability to work the listed schedule (8.5-hour days, travel assignment) and meet performance standards
- Knowledge of standard OT assessments and documentation practices; commitment to patient safety and quality care
Benefits and Support
- Guaranteed hours per week
- Travel assignment with dedicated staffing support
- Competitive weekly pay in the stated range
- Access to assignment-specific onboarding and ongoing support
Find more opportunities
If you’d like to explore additional openings, you can apply or review other opportunities available at https://healthforce.applytojob.com/apply
Please note: Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.
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