Traveling Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant

InReach Rehab; Holdrege (NE); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages and benefits

Generous CEU allowance

Housing stipend

Paid time off

Structured mentorship

Job summary

A healthcare provider seeking a flexible, full-time Traveling Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) to enhance patient care in rural communities. The position involves delivering high-quality therapy services, developing treatment plans, and collaborating with a dynamic team. Ideal candidates have strong communication skills, an accredited OTA program degree, and a passion for rural healthcare. Competitive wages, benefits, and mentorship are offered, making this a great opportunity for new graduates as well.

Qualifications

• Current COTA license (or eligibility) in at least one state served.
• Willingness to obtain additional state licenses as needed.
• Comfort working in diverse clinical environments.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with patients, families, and colleagues.
• Commitment to patient-centered care and clinical excellence.
• Interest in rural healthcare and supporting rehabilitation teams across multiple communities.
• Willingness to travel and complete short-term assignments.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality occupational therapy services under supervision.
• Document interventions, patient progress, and responses to treatment accurately.
• Collaborate with OTs and multidisciplinary team members.
• Document interventions, patient progress, and responses to treatment accurately.
• Educate patients and families on safety, adaptive techniques, home exercises, and independence strategies.
• Adapt to new clinical environments, workflows, and patient populations.
• Collaborate with OTs and multidisciplinary team members to ensure coordinated, effective care.
• Monitor patient performance and communicate observations to guide ongoing treatment planning.
• Participate in continued professional development and contribute to team culture.

Skills

Adapatability to clinical environments

Interpersonal and communication skills

Commitment to patient-centered care

Interest in rural healthcare

Patient-centered care

Education

Graduation from an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program

Job description

Traveling Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant

InReach Rehab is seeking a flexible and dedicated full-time Traveling Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join our team. This position is ideal for someone who thrives in dynamic environments and is passionate about delivering high-quality, patient-centered care to rural communities.

InReach Rehab is a family-oriented company committed to strengthening rural rehabilitation teams. We proudly support 19 hospitals across Wyoming, Missouri, Iowa, Colorado, Nebraska, South Dakota, and Maine, offering our traveling clinicians the opportunity to experience diverse practice settings while enjoying the stability of a supportive, connected network.

We offer competitive wages and benefits, a generous CEU allowance, a housing stipend, paid time off, structured mentorship, and a team-centered culture that values growth and collaboration. New graduates are encouraged to apply, with salary based on experience.

Combine the adventure of traveling therapy with the support and consistency of an established, progressive company. Apply today and join a team dedicated to making a meaningful impact in the communities we serve!

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality occupational therapy services under the supervision of a licensed OT across various rural healthcare settings.
• Assist with carrying out individualized treatment plans based on patient needs and established OT goals.
• Provide therapeutic interventions including ADL retraining, functional mobility activities, therapeutic exercises, and use of appropriate modalities (as permitted by state practice acts).
• Document interventions, patient progress, and responses to treatment accurately and in a timely manner.
• Educate patients and families on safety, adaptive techniques, home exercises, and strategies to support greater independence.
• Adapt smoothly to new clinical environments, workflows, and patient populations.
• Collaborate with OTs and multidisciplinary team members to ensure coordinated, effective care.
• Monitor patient performance and communicate observations to the OT to help inform ongoing treatment planning.
• Participate in continued professional development and contribute to a positive, supportive team culture.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program (or anticipated graduation).
• Current COTA license (or eligibility) in at least one state we serve; willingness to obtain additional state licenses as needed.
• Strong adaptability and comfort working in diverse clinical environments.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with patients, families, and colleagues.
• Commitment to patient-centered care and clinical excellence.
• Interest in rural healthcare and supporting rehabilitation teams across multiple communities.
• Willingness to travel and complete short-term assignments.

Inspire is an E-Verify employer. Posters available upon request.