Travel Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant General Job

Healthforce; Lanham (MD); On-site; USD 67,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Assignment support

24/7 recruiter support

Weekly pay

Direct deposit

Job summary

Healthforce Healthcare LLC in Lanham, Maryland seeks a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant for a 13-week travel assignment in a Skilled Nursing Facility. Start date is December 1, 2026, with a 5x8 schedule from 08:00 to 16:30 and guaranteed 35 hours per week.

Weekly pay ranges from $1,474 to $1,583, with dedicated assignment support, 24/7 recruiter assistance, and direct deposit payroll. This temporary role offers travel support and on-site clinical responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Active Maryland COTA license or eligibility to practice in Maryland.
• Graduation from an accredited OTA program.

Responsibilities

• Provide occupational therapy services to residents focusing on ADLs, mobility, and independence.
• Implement therapy plans, conduct sessions, document progress.
• Support residents with ADLs, mobility training, balance and strength activities, safe transfers.
• Maintain documentation and participate in interdisciplinary meetings and discharge planning.
• Ensure a safe, clean therapy environment adhering to infection control and facility policies.

Skills

Active Maryland COTA license

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Graduation from OTA program

Job description

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (General) travel assignment in Lanham, Maryland, United States. This opportunity begins December 1, 2026 and runs for 13 weeks in a Skilled Nursing Facility setting. You will work a 5x8 schedule with shifts from 08:00 to 16:30 and guaranteed hours of 35 per week. Weekly pay ranges from $1,474 to $1,583. Healthforce Healthcare LLC is the hiring organization managing this temporary assignment.

Key Highlights

• Weekly pay: $1,474–$1,583 per week
• Guaranteed hours: 35 per week
• Contract duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: 5x8 Days, 08:00–16:30
• Start date: December 1, 2026
• Setting: Skilled Nursing Facility

Responsibilities

• Provide occupational therapy services to residents under supervision of the supervising OT, focusing on activities of daily living, mobility, and functional independence.
• Implement therapy treatment plans, conduct sessions, and document resident progress for review by the OT and care team.
• Support residents with ADLs, mobility training, balance and strength activities, and safe transfer techniques.
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation in the electronic health record and participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and discharge planning.
• Ensure a safe, clean, and organized therapy environment, adhering to infection control, patient rights, and facility policies.

Requirements

• Active Maryland Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant license or eligibility to practice in Maryland
• Graduation from an accredited OTA program
• Ability to work effectively in a Skilled Nursing Facility setting
• Willingness to participate in a 13-week travel assignment and meet guaranteed hours
• Strong communication and teamwork skills

Benefits and Support

• Dedicated assignment support from Healthforce Healthcare LLC
• 24/7 recruiter and travel support
• Weekly pay with direct deposit
• On-demand payroll and timekeeping assistance

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Please note: Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.