Travel Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant Job
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) travel assignment in Mount Olive, North Carolina. Specialty: Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant. Start date: 03/30/2026. Duration: 13 weeks. Weekly pay: $1,440–$1,539 per week. Guaranteed hours: 35 per week. Shift: 5x8 days, 08:00–16:30. Setting: Corrections. This is a travel - temporary assignment.
Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $1,440–$1,539 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 35 per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: 5x8 days (08:00–16:30)
- Start date: 03/30/2026
- Setting: Corrections
Responsibilities
- Conduct initial assessments and develop treatment plans for assigned patients within a corrections setting.
- Implement, monitor, and adjust therapy interventions focusing on activities of daily living, upper-extremity function, mobility, balance, and cognition.
- Deliver individual and group therapy sessions as appropriate; coordinate with the health care team for discharge planning.
- Document patient progress in the electronic medical record; ensure timely, accurate reporting and adherence to facility policies.
- Maintain safety, infection control, and security protocols; adapt activities to security requirements and patient safety.
- Collaborate with the OT/therapy team to modify plans and communicate progress to supervising clinicians.
Requirements
- Active Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant credential and eligibility for practice in North Carolina.
- Ability to work effectively in a corrections setting and adhere to facility policies.
- Availability to begin on 03/30/2026 and commit to a 13-week travel assignment.
- Strong documentation and communication skills.
- Ability to work 35 hours per week with a 5-day, 8-hour schedule as described.
Benefits and Support
- 24/7 recruiter and travel support
- Dedicated assignment support throughout the travel engagement
- Onboarding and credentialing assistance
- Assignment coordination and professional engagement through Healthforce Healthcare LLC
Pay disclaimer
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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