Travel Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

ProTherapy Staffing; Rutland (VT); On-site; USD 66,000 - 82,000; 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 jobs

License reimbursement

Unlimited CEU subscription

Referral bonuses

24/7 support for therapists on assignm

Workers compensation and liability ins

Health insurance through a broker

Job summary

ProTherapy Staffing is recruiting a Travel Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant for a SNF in Rutland, Vermont. This assignment starts 12/21/2026 and pays $1,620 per week, with housing and meal stipends that are non-taxable when IRS tax-home rules are met.

As a travel COTA, you will implement the plan of care under supervision, help residents practice daily living skills, and document each visit. A Vermont license or compact privilege is required by the start date.

Qualifications

• Active Vermont COTA license or compact privilege by start date.
• Travel assignment experience in SNF settings preferred.
• Eligibility to work in the U.S. and meet state licensure requirements.

Responsibilities

• Carry out the plan of care under supervision and document visits.
• Assist residents with activities of daily living and rehab tasks.
• Coordinate with supervising therapist to adjust plans as needed.

Skills

Active Vermont COTA license

Education

COTA license (Vermont)

Job description

Travel COTA · SNF · Rutland, VT · Starts 12/21/2026

Location: Rutland, VT Setting: SNF Pay: $1,620/wk Start: 12/21/2026

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 Rutland, Vermont. This position pays $1,620 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 Vermont, or a compact privilege where Vermont 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.