Overview
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant, General — East Lansing, Michigan. Start date: 09/28/2026. Contract duration: 13 weeks. Weekly pay: $1,005-$1,052 per week. Guaranteed hours: 32 per week. Shift: Day shift, 8x4 days. Setting: Long-term care (LTC) — Nursing Home. This is a travel, temporary assignment.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $1,005-$1,052 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 32 per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: Day shift, 8x4 days
- Start date: 09/28/2026
- Setting: Long-term care (nursing home)
- Travel assignment

Responsibilities
- Provide occupational therapy services to residents per the established plan of care under appropriate supervision, focusing on activities of daily living, mobility, and functional independence.
- Implement targeted therapeutic activities and interventions to improve strength, coordination, cognition, and functional performance for an older adult population.
- Document resident progress, update plans of care, and communicate effectively with the supervising OT and interdisciplinary team.
- Participate in discharge planning and recommendations for safe transitions to home or community settings.
- Ensure resident safety during therapy sessions, proper use and maintenance of equipment, and adherence to infection control and facility policies.
- Collaborate with nursing, therapy, and rehabilitation staff to optimize resident outcomes and maintain cohesive care delivery.

Requirements
- Active Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant license/certification in Michigan.
- Ability to work in a long-term care setting with adult residents.
- Availability to work Day shift on a 8x4 schedule with 32 guaranteed hours per week.
- Willingness to travel for a 13-week assignment and to commence by the start date of 09/28/2026.
- Compliance with applicable professional standards and documentation requirements.

Benefits and Support
- Assignment-specific support from a dedicated travel team to assist with onboarding and ongoing needs.
- Access to on-call and on-site support during the assignment for clinical and administrative questions.
- Potential for assignment extensions based on performance and facility need.
- Transparent pay and scheduling coordination throughout the contract term.

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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.

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