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