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Travel Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) - $697 per week

Critical Connection, Inc. · Toms River, NJ · 3 wk ago
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Specialty: Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant • Discipline: Therapy

About the Opportunity

We are seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to support patients in regaining independence and functional skills in a Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) setting. This role emphasizes ADLs, safety, and functional carryover. New grads encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

  • Deliver OT treatments under the supervision of an OT
  • Assist patients with ADLs, upper-extremity function, and adaptive strategies
  • Monitor patient progress and communicate with supervising OT
  • Document treatments accurately

Requirements

  • Associate’s Degree from an accredited OTA program
  • Active (or pending) state COTA license
  • SNF experience preferred, not required

Pay

Competitive weekly pay package based on 8-hour shifts and 40.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.

Schedule

  • 13 weeks
  • 40 hours per week
  • 8-hour day shifts (07:00:00–15:00:00)

Benefits

  • Guaranteed hours
  • First-day benefits
  • Housing & meals stipends
  • License reimbursement
  • $1,200 CEU allowance
  • 401(k) and disability coverage

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