Travel Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant General Job

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

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Direct deposit

24/7 recruiter support

On-demand payroll

Job summary

Healthforce Healthcare LLC is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (General) for a 13-week travel assignment in Lanham, Maryland. The role involves delivering OTA services in a Skilled Nursing Facility with a 5x8 schedule and guaranteed hours, starting December 1, 2026.

The successful candidate will hold an active Maryland COTA license or be eligible to practice in Maryland, and have completed an accredited OTA program.

Qualifications

• Maryland COTA 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
• Strong communication and teamwork skills

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Skilled Nursing Facility experience

Education

Accredited OTA program

Job description

Overview

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

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.