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Travel Outpatient Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant - $1,601 per week

Critical Connection, Inc. · Bronx, NY · 2 mo ago
On-siteHealthcareFull-time

About the role

Critical Connection, Inc. is seeking a travel Outpatient Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) for a 13-week assignment starting September 14, 2026, in Bronx, New York.

Responsibilities

  • Deliver skilled occupational therapy treatments under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist
  • Implement individualized treatment plans focused on functional outcomes
  • Provide 1:1 patient-centered care addressing ADLs, IADLs, upper-extremity function, coordination, and fine motor skills
  • Monitor patient response to treatment and report progress to the supervising OT
  • Document treatments and patient progress accurately and timely
  • Educate patients and caregivers on adaptive techniques and home programs

Requirements

  • Associate’s Degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program
  • Active (or pending) state COTA license
  • New Graduate COTAs welcome
  • Outpatient experience preferred, but not required
  • Strong communication skills and a patient-first mindset

Qualifications

  • Associate’s Degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program
  • Active (or pending) state COTA license
  • New Graduate COTAs welcome
  • Outpatient experience preferred, but not required
  • Strong communication skills and a patient-first mindset

Skills

  • Hands-on treatment
  • Functional rehabilitation
  • Collaborative team environment

Benefits

  • Competitive weekly pay (travel or local contracts)
  • Guaranteed hours
  • First-day medical, dental, and vision benefits
  • Housing stipend (travel roles)
  • Meals & incidentals stipend
  • Licenses reimbursed
  • Relocation assistance (when applicable)
  • $1,200 CEU allowance per year
  • 401(k) plan
  • Short- and long-term disability
  • Weekly direct deposit

Pay

  • Based on 8 hour shifts and 40.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation)
  • Tax-free stipend amount to be determined

Schedule

  • 40 hours per week
  • 8 hours, days shift

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision benefits
  • Housing stipend (travel roles)
  • Meals & incidentals stipend
  • Licenses reimbursed
  • Relocation assistance (when applicable)
  • $1,200 CEU allowance per year
  • 401(k) plan
  • Short- and long-term disability
  • Weekly direct deposit

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