Travel Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant - $1,674 per week

Towne U.S. LLC; Edison (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing stipend

Travel stipend

Competitive weekly pay

13-week assignments

Support team

Job summary

Towne U.S. LLC is actively seeking a traveling Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join our team in Edison, New Jersey. The assignment runs for 13 weeks, with 40 hours per week and dayshift hours (8 per day).

You will assist under a licensed OT, delivering patient-centered care across multiple settings and locations. This travel role offers housing and travel stipends, plus competitive weekly pay and ongoing support from our team.

Qualifications

• Certification as an Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) from an accredited program.
• Active state licensure or eligibility for licensure in multiple states (assistance provided for travel placements).
• Minimum of 1 year of experience preferred; new grads with strong clinical skills are welcome to apply.
• Adaptability to different healthcare settings, including skilled nursing, hospitals, outpatient clinics, and home health.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Passion for patient-centered care and willingness to travel for new assignments.

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing occupational therapy treatment plans to support patients’ rehabilitation goals.
• Help patients perform therapeutic activities to enhance their independence in daily living skills.
• Monitor and document patient progress, providing updates to the supervising Occupational Therapist.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive, patient-centered care.
• Educate patients and caregivers on therapeutic exercises and techniques for continued progress at home.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized therapy environment.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Willingness to travel

Education

COTA credential (ACOTE accredited program)

Job description

Towne U.S. LLC is seeking a travel Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant for a travel job in Edison, New Jersey.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
• Discipline: Therapy
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

About the Job:
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Travel Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join our team! In this role, you will work under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist to provide high-quality patient care. As a travel COTA, you'll have the opportunity to explore new locations while making a meaningful impact on patients' lives.

What We Offer:

• Competitive weekly payandcomprehensive benefits.
• Housing and travel stipendsto support your assignments.
• Flexibilityto explore new locations every 13 weeks.
• Ongoing supportfrom our dedicated team to ensure smooth transitions between contracts.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in implementing occupational therapy treatment plans to support patients’ rehabilitation goals.
• Help patients perform therapeutic activities to enhance their independence in daily living skills.
• Monitor and document patient progress, providing updates to the supervising Occupational Therapist.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive, patient-centered care.
• Educate patients and caregivers on therapeutic exercises and techniques for continued progress at home.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized therapy environment.

Requirements:

• Certification as an Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) from an accredited program.
• Active state licensure or eligibility for licensure in multiple states (assistance provided for travel placements).
• Minimum of 1 year of experience preferred; new grads with strong clinical skills are welcome to apply.
• Adaptability to different healthcare settings, including skilled nursing, hospitals, outpatient clinics, and home health.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Passion for patient-centered care and willingness to travel for new assignments.

Towne U.S. LLC Job ID #19128659. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Occupational Therapy:Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA),09:00:00-17:00:00

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Benefits

• 401k retirement plan