Travel Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

TEEMA Solutions Group; Kimball (NE); On-site; USD 52,348 - 55,104; Full time

Job summary

TEEMA Solutions Group is looking for an Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) for a 13-week assignment at Kimball Health Services. Responsibilities include assisting therapists, providing therapy, and maintaining documentation. Candidates must have an active license, with preference for NCOT and BLS certifications. The position offers flexible scheduling and a pay range of $38-$40 per hour. This role provides care to various patient populations in outpatient, inpatient, and swing bed settings.

Qualifications

• Active Occupational Therapy Assistant License required.
• NCOT Certification preferred.
• BLS Certification preferred.
• Experience in outpatient or hospital rehab preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist Occupational Therapists with patient treatment plans.
• Provide therapeutic exercises and functional training.
• Support rehabilitation for orthopedic and post-operative patients.
• Assist with splinting and mobility activities as needed.
• Treat inpatient, outpatient, swingbed, and athletic patients.
• Maintain accurate therapy documentation.
• Collaborate with rehab and healthcare teams.

Skills

Experience in outpatient rehab

Experience with orthopedic patients

Splinting experience

Ability to treat pediatric populations

Ability to treat geriatric populations

Education

Active Occupational Therapy Assistant License

Job description

Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) – Critical Access Hospital

Facility: Kimball Health Services
Location: Kimball, NE
Setting: Rehab Services / Outpatient / Inpatient / Swing Bed

Duration: 13 Weeks

Schedule: Days

Hours: 40 hrs/week

Shift Options:

Monday–Friday preferred

Common shifts: 7am–3pm or 8am–4pm

Flexible scheduling available

Pay

$38 – $40 per hour

Weekly Pay: $1,520 – $1,600/week

Required Credentials

Active Occupational Therapy Assistant License required

NCOT Certification preferred/required

BLS Certification preferred

Experience in outpatient or hospital rehab preferred

Experience with orthopedic and post‑operative patients preferred

Splinting experience preferred but not required

Experience treating pediatric to geriatric populations preferred

Responsibilities

Assist Occupational Therapists with patient treatment plans

Provide therapeutic exercises and functional training

Support rehabilitation for orthopedic and post‑operative patients

Assist with splinting and mobility activities as needed

Treat inpatient, outpatient, swingbed, and athletic patients

Maintain accurate therapy documentation

Collaborate with rehab and healthcare teams