Travel Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant Acute Care Job
Travel assignment for a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant in Fargo, North Dakota. Start date: 09/14/2026. Duration: 13 weeks. Employment type: Travel - Temporary Assignment.
About the Role
Provide occupational therapy services in a long-term care facility (nursing home) setting. This role involves working with residents to improve activities of daily living, mobility, and functional independence.
Responsibilities
- Provide occupational therapy services to residents within a long-term care facility, following the approved plan of care.
- Conduct initial and ongoing patient evaluations; develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
- Monitor progress, adjust goals and treatment strategies as needed, and document outcomes in the electronic medical record.
- Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team (nursing, physicians, therapy aides, social work) to coordinate care and support discharge planning.
- Educate residents and families on therapy plans, home exercise programs, and adaptive equipment use; promote patient safety and fall prevention.
- Maintain infection control, safety standards, and compliance with regulatory requirements during therapy sessions.
Requirements
- Active North Dakota license as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (or eligible for licensure under state requirements).
- Graduation from an accredited OTA program.
- Experience in acute care or long-term care settings preferred.
- Ability to work effectively in a long-term care facility environment.
- Strong communication, documentation, and teamwork skills.
- Familiarity with rehabilitation concepts and plan-of-care development.
Pay
Weekly pay: $1,938–$2,059 per week. Guaranteed hours: 36 per week.
Schedule
Shift: Days. Contract duration: 13 weeks.
Benefits
- 24/7 recruiter and travel support.
- Dedicated assignment support throughout the contract.
- Credentialing and onboarding assistance to facilitate the start.
- Nationwide travel assignments under a consistent workflow and support system.
About Healthforce
Healthforce is a nationwide travel healthcare staffing agency connecting travel nurses and allied health professionals with high-quality contract assignments across the United States. We specialize in placing clinicians in travel nursing jobs, allied health travel assignments, and local contract opportunities in hospitals, long-term care facilities, and outpatient settings.