Travel COTA Acute Care Hospital - $1,700 per week

Ardor Health Solutions is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant for an ASAP-start travel assignment at Saint Cloud Hospital in St. Cloud, Minnesota. This is a great opportunity for a COTA looking for a consistent Monday–Friday-style day schedule in a hospital environment while still keeping weekend requirements minimal.

About the role

• Hospital-based COTA opportunity
• 40 hours per week, 5×8-hour day shifts (8:00 AM–4:30 PM)
• Weekend rotation only every 4th weekend
• ASAP start, currently approved through October 17, 2026
• High likelihood of extension through the holidays
• Travelers living within 25 miles will be considered
• Collaborative interdisciplinary healthcare environment

Responsibilities

• Provide occupational therapy interventions under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist
• Help patients improve independence with activities of daily living
• Provide therapeutic activities and exercises based on established plans of care
• Address functional mobility, strength, coordination, safety, and independence
• Educate patients and caregivers on adaptive strategies and equipment
• Collaborate with OTs, PTs, SLPs, nursing, physicians, and other members of the healthcare team
• Document patient progress and response to treatment
• Assist with discharge planning and recommendations as appropriate

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program
• Current Minnesota COTA license or ability to obtain prior to start
• Current NBCOT certification as applicable
• Current BLS certification
• Strong clinical and documentation skills
• Ability to work effectively with an interdisciplinary rehabilitation team
• Strong communication and time-management skills
• Comfortable working within a hospital-based rehabilitation environment

Location highlights

St. Cloud offers a great balance between city amenities and access to Minnesota's outdoor lifestyle. Located northwest of the Twin Cities, you'll have restaurants, shopping, and entertainment nearby while also being surrounded by lakes, parks, and trails. Minneapolis–St. Paul is close enough for day trips and weekends when you want professional sports, concerts, restaurants, or bigger-city entertainment. If you extend through the holidays, you'll also get the full Minnesota experience—fall colors followed by the start of winter and holiday season.

Benefits

• Weekly pay
• Day 1 medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Travel reimbursement
• Licensing and certification reimbursement
• Housing assistance
• Referral bonuses
• Holiday pay
• Pet insurance
• Employee assistance programs
• Life insurance
• Discount program

About Ardor Health Solutions

Ardor Health Solutions has been helping healthcare professionals find travel opportunities for more than 25 years. The company is privately held and family-owned, with recruiters averaging 5–15 years of tenure. Ardor offers nationwide therapy opportunities, dedicated recruiter support, and a track record of on-time weekly payroll since 2001.