COTA - Travel Contract

Jackson Therapy Partners, LLC; Normal (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full medical benefits

401(k) matching

Recruiter support 24/7

Housing provided

Travel and license reimbursement

Referral bonuses

Job summary

Jackson Therapy Partners, LLC is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant for a travel contract at a skilled nursing facility in Normal, IL. You will work under the supervision of a licensed OT to help patients regain daily living skills and independence.

Requirements include an Associate degree in Occupational Therapy and an active Illinois COTA license (or ability to obtain). The contract spans 13 weeks with day shifts; benefits include medical, 401(k), housing, travel and license

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited college.
• Active Illinois COTA license or ability to obtain licensure prior to start.
• Experience in skilled nursing facilities preferred.
• Experience providing restorative and daily living skills training for geriatric or post-acute populations; ability to follow treatment plans and document in EMR.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients in regaining everyday living skills under the supervision of a licensed OT.
• Follow treatment plans and document progress in electronic medical records.
• Provide restorative and daily living skills training for geriatric or post-acute populations.

Skills

Restorative therapy

Daily living skills

Documentation (EMR)

Geriatric care

Education

Associate degree in Occupational Therapy

Tools

EMR/EHR systems

Job description

We're hiring a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant for a travel contract role at a skilled nursing facility in Normal, IL. Under the guidance of a licensed Occupational Therapist, you will help patients regain the skills they need for everyday life.

Associate degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited college. Active Illinois COTA license or ability to obtain state licensure prior to start of assignment. Experience working in skilled nursing facilities preferred. Experience providing restorative and daily living skills training for geriatric or post-acute populations preferred. Ability to follow treatment plans under the supervision of a licensed OT and document in electronic medical records.

Facility Type: Skilled Nursing Facility. Shift Name: Days. Shift Details: Five 8-hour shifts per week. Start: ASAP. Contract Length: 13 weeks.

Location and Lifestyle

The Constitution Trail offers over 45 miles of multi-use paths for biking and running, and Lake Bloomington is approximately 10 miles away for boating and fishing, supporting an active, suburban lifestyle with convenient outdoor recreation.

Benefits

• Full medical benefits and 401(k) matching plan.
• 24/7 recruiter support by text, phone, or email.
• Competitive referral bonuses.
• 100% paid housing available.
• Travel and license reimbursement.

Career Path

Join as a Travel COTA and gain flexibility, stability, and professional growth. Explore travel contracts that let you work in diverse settings while maintaining job security. Options include direct hire, temp-to-hire, and travel contracts supported by career tools for therapy professionals.

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 for all associates.