Travel Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) - Weekly Pay

The VIOS Clinic; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel assignment

Weekly pay

Benefits from day one

Continuing education

Medical, dental, vision

401k

Sick pay

Wellness programs

Referral bonuses

Job summary

The VIOS Clinic is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant for a travel role focused on therapy services. You will implement treatment plans under supervision, assist with activities and mobility training, and monitor patient progress in a dayshift, 35-hour week setting.

Applicants must have 1 year of COTA experience, current BLS, NBCOT, and state licensure; strong anatomy knowledge and communication skills are essential, including patient lifting safety.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of experience as an Occupational Therapy Assistant.
• Current BLS certification, NBCOT (COTA) certification, and state licensure.
• Knowledge of anatomy, motor function, and occupational therapy principles.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, and ability to lift and assist patients safely.

Responsibilities

• Implement treatment plans under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist to help patients improve daily living skills.
• Assist with therapeutic activities, exercises, mobility training, and use of adaptive equipment.
• Monitor and document patient progress to support treatment adjustments.
• Educate patients and families on techniques to enhance independence.
• Maintain a clean and organized treatment environment and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams.
• Ensure compliance with licensing, facility, and professional standards.

Skills

BLS Certification

NBCOT (COTA)

State Licensure

Communication Skills

Patient Handling & Safety

Anatomy Knowledge

Interdisciplinary Collaboration

Job description

Seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) for a travel role focused on therapy services.

Key Responsibilities

• Implementing treatment plans under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist to help patients improve daily living skills.
• Assisting with therapeutic activities, exercises, mobility training, and use of adaptive equipment.
• Monitoring and documenting patient progress to support treatment adjustments.
• Educating patients and families on techniques to enhance independence.
• Maintaining a clean and organized treatment environment and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams.
• Ensuring compliance with licensing, facility, and professional standards.

Qualifications And Skills Required

• Minimum of 1 year of experience as an Occupational Therapy Assistant.
• Current BLS certification, NBCOT (COTA) certification, and state licensure.
• Knowledge of anatomy, motor function, and occupational therapy principles.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, and ability to lift and assist patients safely.

This Role Offers

• Travel employment with 35 hours per week, dayshift schedule.
• Competitive pay, weekly pay, benefits starting day one, and opportunities for continuing education.
• Additional perks include medical, dental, vision benefits, 401k, sick pay, wellness programs, and referral bonuses.