Travel Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant - $1,780 per week

Critical Connection, Inc.; Lanham (MD); On-site; USD 55,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing stipend

Meals & incidental allowances

License reimbursement

Relocation assistance

CEU allowance per year

401(k) plan

Disability and life insurance

Weekly direct deposit

Job summary

Critical Connection, inc seeks a travel Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant for a travel assignment in Lanham, Maryland. You will support patients in improving functional skills under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist.

This role offers flexibility, professional support, and growth opportunities. New graduate COTAs are welcome to apply.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree from an accredited OTA program.
• Active (or pending) state COTA license.
• New graduates welcome.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver occupational therapy treatments under OT supervision
• Assist patients with functional activities, ADLs, and mobility
• Monitor patient progress and communicate updates to supervising OT
• Educate patients and caregivers on adaptive techniques
• Complete accurate and timely documentation

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

Associate’s Degree from an accredited OTA program

Job description

Critical Connection, inc is seeking a travel Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant for a travel job in Lanham, Maryland.

Job Description & Requirements

Critical Connection, inc is seeking a travel Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant for a travel job in Lanham, Maryland.

• Specialty: Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
• Discipline: Therapy
• Start Date: 12/01/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Schedule: Full-Time | Flexible Scheduling Options
Guaranteed Hours: Yes (varies by assignment)

About the Opportunity

We are seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to support patients in improving functional skills and independence under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist.

This role offers flexibility, professional support, and growth opportunities. New graduate COTAs are welcome to apply.

What You’ll Do

• Deliver occupational therapy treatments under OT supervision
• Assist patients with functional activities, ADLs, and mobility
• Monitor patient progress and communicate updates to supervising OT
• Educate patients and caregivers on adaptive techniques
• Complete accurate and timely documentation

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree from an accredited OTA program
• Active (or pending) state COTA license
• New graduates welcome
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive weekly pay packages
• Guaranteed hours (assignment-dependent)
• First-day medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Housing stipend and meals & incidentals (travel roles)
• License reimbursement
• Relocation assistance (when applicable)
• $1,200 CEU allowance per year
• 401(k) plan
• Disability and life insurance
• Weekly direct deposit

Why Work With Us

• Dedicated recruiter support
• Transparent contracts
• Nationwide placement options
• Clinician-first culture

Critical Connection, inc Job ID #19227046. 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: Therapy:CERTIFIED OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT (COTA),07:00:00-15:00:00

About Critical Connection, inc

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