Travel Occupational Therapist Assistant - $1,421 per week

Specialty: Occupational Therapist Assistant • Discipline: Therapy • Start Date: 08/17/2026 • Duration: 13 weeks

About the role

iDEAL Hire is seeking a travel Occupational Therapist Assistant to work full-time in Portland, Oregon. This position offers day shifts of 8 hours each, totaling 40 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing individualized therapy plans designed by the Occupational Therapist.
• Provide direct patient care, including therapeutic exercises, activities, and treatments.
• Monitor patient progress and provide feedback to the supervising Occupational Therapist.
• Educate patients and their families on therapeutic activities, techniques, and care instructions.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary healthcare team to ensure coordinated care and optimal patient outcomes.
• Document patient progress, treatment interventions, and modify plans as necessary under the guidance of the Occupational Therapist.
• Ensure a safe and supportive environment for patients during therapy sessions.

Requirements

• Associate’s Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.
• Current Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) license in the state of Oregon.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate within a team environment.

Preferred Skills

• New graduates are welcome to apply.
• Prior clinical or therapy assistant experience is a plus.

Benefits

• Dedicated Recruiter
• Dedicated Compliance Member
• Weekly Pay
• Referral Bonus
• Medical Benefits
• Dental Benefits
• Vision Benefits
• Monitoring Credentials

Pay

Pay package is based on 8-hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with a tax-free stipend amount to be determined.

Schedule

• Full-time, 40 hours per week
• Day shifts, 8 hours per shift