Travel Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

ProTherapy Staffing; Las Vegas (NM); On-site; USD 51,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k/Roth IRA

Paid time off and sick time

Relocation assistance

Travel allowance

Company-arranged housing on some ads

License reimbursement

Unlimited CEU subscription

Referral bonuses

24/7 support for therapists

Job summary

ProTherapy Staffing is hiring a Travel Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant for a SNF assignment in Las Vegas, New Mexico. You will provide patient care under the plan of care established by a supervising OT, with weekly pay and housing/meal stipends when IRS home rules apply.

The role requires an active NM COTA license (or compact privilege accepted by NM) by start date, plus benefits such as 401k, PTO, relocation assistance, and license reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Active Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant license in New Mexico, or compact privilege accepted by New Mexico by start date.

Responsibilities

• Carry out the plan of care set by the supervising occupational therapist.
• Assist patients in practicing activities of daily living and document notes for each visit.

Skills

Active NM COTA license

Job description

Travel COTA · SNF · Las Vegas, NM · Starts 11/9/2026

Location: Las Vegas, NM Setting: SNF Pay: $1,260/wk Start: 11/9/2026

About This Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant Assignment

ProTherapy Staffing is hiring a Travel Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant for a travel assignment at a SNF facility in Las Vegas, New Mexico. This position pays $1,260 per week and includes housing and meal stipends that are non-taxable when the IRS tax-home rules are met.

The Role

Certified occupational therapy assistants carry out the plan of care set by a supervising occupational therapist, helping patients practise the skills of daily living, with notes for each visit. A skilled nursing facility cares for residents recovering after a hospital stay as well as long-term residents, so plans of care range from short-term rehab to keeping function.

What You Need

An active Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant license in New Mexico, or a compact privilege where New Mexico accepts one, by the start date. License reimbursement is one of the benefits below.

Benefits

• 401k/Roth IRA
• Paid time off and sick time
• Relocation assistance
• Travel allowance — a lump sum in your contract
• Company-arranged housing on some contracts
• License reimbursement
• Unlimited CEU subscription
• Referral bonuses
• 24/7 support for therapists on assignment
• Workers compensation and liability insurance
• Health insurance through a broker, if you want it

How It Works

You choose which contracts to pursue; we never place you anywhere without your yes. Every position comes with stipends that are non-taxable when you meet the IRS tax-home rules, an unlimited CEU subscription, and a recruiter you can text. ProTherapy Staffing is owned and run by licensed physical therapists.