Travel Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant Inpatient Rehab Job

Overview

A travel opportunity for a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant in Inpatient Rehab is available in Albuquerque, NM. The assignment begins on 08/10/2026 for 13 weeks. Weekly pay ranges from $1,550 to $1,640. Guaranteed hours are 35 per week. Shifts are 5x8 days with 8.5-hour work blocks (08:00–16:30). Setting: a Skilled Nursing Facility providing inpatient rehabilitation services.

Key Highlights

• Weekly pay: $1,550–$1,640 per week
• Guaranteed hours: 35 per week
• Contract duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: 5x8 Days, 08:00–16:30 (8.5 hours)
• Start date: 08/10/2026
• Setting: Skilled Nursing Facility – Inpatient Rehab

Responsibilities

• Deliver occupational therapy services to inpatient rehab patients under the direction of the therapy leadership and in accordance with scope of practice
• Perform patient assessments, participate in treatment planning, and document progress to support discharge planning and goal attainment
• Implement individually tailored activities to improve activities of daily living, functional mobility, upper-extremity function, and cognitive-perceptual skills
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team (therapy, nursing, social work, and other professionals) to ensure coordinated care and safe patient transfers
• Maintain accurate documentation in patient records, adhere to HIPAA requirements, and follow facility safety and infection-control protocols

Requirements

• Able to work in a Skilled Nursing Facility inpatient rehab setting and deliver therapy within the defined scope of practice
• Travel assignment readiness and ability to work the stated shift pattern (08:00–16:30) and support the 13-week contract
• Eligible to work in the United States and comply with applicable regulatory and facility policies
• Commitment to 35 guaranteed hours per week and to the 13-week assignment duration

Benefits and Support

• 24/7 recruiter and travel support
• Dedicated assignment support throughout the contract
• Credentialing and onboarding assistance to facilitate start
• Ongoing coordination and scheduling support during the assignment

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. Whether you are an experienced traveler or taking your first assignment, Healthforce provides the support and opportunities you need to succeed.