Travel Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant - $1,456 per week

Jackson Therapy Partners; Big Spring (TX); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Full medical benefits

401k matching

100% paid housing

Travel & license reimbursement

Recruiter support

Job summary

Jackson Therapy Partners is seeking a travel Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant for a 13-week assignment in Big Spring, Texas. The role requires an active COTA license, an associate degree in OT, and SNF experience.

You will work 40 hours per week under the supervision of a licensed OT to help patients regain daily living skills. We offer full medical benefits, a 401(k) matching plan, 100% paid housing, travel and license reimbursement, and dedicated recruiter support to assist with the

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited college.
• Active State License is Required to Start the Assignment.
• BLS Certification May Be Required from AHA or ARC.
• Current COTA license in the state.
• 1 year of experience in skilled nursing facility.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients in regaining daily living skills under supervision.
• Provide therapy interventions per plan of care.

Skills

COTA license

BLS certification

SNF experience

Active TX license

Education

Associate degree in OT

Job description

Jackson Therapy Partners is seeking a travel Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant for a travel job in Big Spring, Texas.

Job Description & Requirements

Specialty:

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Discipline:

Therapy

Start Date:

09/28/2026

Duration:

13 weeks

Hours per Week:

40 hours per week

Shift:

8 hours

Employment Type:

Travel

We’re hiring a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant for a travel contract role at a great facility. Under the guidance of a licensed Occupational Therapist, you’ll help patients regain the skills they need for everyday life.

Minimum Requirements

• Associate degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited college
• Active State License is Required to Start the Assignment
• BLS Certification May Be Required from AHA or ARC
• Current Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) license in the state
• 1 year of experience in skilled nursing facility

Assignment Details

• 8-hour shifts
• No floating required

Benefits

• Weekly, On-Time Pay because that's how it should be
• Full Medical Benefits & 401k Matching Plan
• 24/7 Recruiter: Your main point of contact available by text, phone or email
• Competitive Referral Bonuses
• 100% Paid Housing Available
• Travel & License Reimbursement

Impacting Patient Care Nationwide

Join Jackson Therapy Partners as a Travel COTA and get the flexibility, stability, and growth you deserve. Enjoy full-time pay, benefits, and relocation assistance in travel contracts that let you explore your favorite locations while maintaining job security in diverse settings nationwide. Choose from a variety of career options including direct hire, temp-to-hire, and travel contracts using ProVenture, our AI-enhanced career app designed for therapy professionals like you.

Location Highlights

Big Spring is a West Texas community with access to outdoor recreation and regional travel routes. Comanche Trail Park includes trails, a duck pond, and scenic overlooks, and Big Spring State Park sits on a 200-foot bluff within the city. The city is about 40 miles from Lake Colorado City State Park and is positioned along Interstate 20, which supports travel to Midland in about 1 hour and Abilene in about 2 hours. Heritage Museum of Big Spring and the Hangar 25 Air Museum offer local history attractions, and the area suits clinicians seeking a quieter setting with open landscapes.

EEO Statement

Jackson Healthcare and its family of companies are an EEO/AA Employer. 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 of our associates.

Jackson Therapy Partners Job ID #457993. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.

About Jackson Therapy Partners

Delivering a lifetime of opportunities in both contract and permanent positions, Jackson Therapy Partners connects highly skilled therapy and education professionals with rewarding careers at more than 1,300 rehab facilities, schools, outpatient clinics, hospitals, and skilled nursing facilities every year. Our award-winning team is 100% committed to you and to the development and success of your healthcare career. We take pride in being a value-driven company with a social conscious, and we're invested in your future. With Jackson, you'll get the jobs you want most from a company that values patient care as much as you do. Jackson Therapy Partners is part of the Jackson Healthcare family of companies.