Travel Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant - $1,600 per week

Ardor Health Solutions is seeking a travel Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant for a travel job in Portland, Oregon.Job Description & RequirementsSpecialty: Certified Occupational Therapy AssistantDiscipline: TherapyStart Date: 09/14/2026Duration: 13 weeks40 hours per weekShift: 8 hours, daysEmployment Type: TravelTravel Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) – Skilled NursingPortland, OregonSetting: Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Profession: Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) Schedule: Full-Time Contract: Travel AssignmentCOTA Opportunity – Portland, ORArdor Health Solutions is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant for a Skilled Nursing Facility travel assignment in Portland, Oregon.This is a great opportunity for a COTA who enjoys working with an adult and geriatric rehabilitation population, helping patients regain the skills needed to safely complete everyday activities and achieve their highest possible level of independence.You'll work under the direction of an Occupational Therapist and collaborate closely with the interdisciplinary rehabilitation team.Position HighlightsSkilled Nursing FacilityAdult and geriatric rehabilitationShort-term rehab and longer-term patient needsADL and functional independence trainingUpper-extremity strengthening and coordinationTransfer and functional mobility trainingAdaptive equipment trainingSafety and fall-prevention educationPatient and caregiver educationCollaborative interdisciplinary rehab teamExcellent Pacific Northwest travel locationWhat You'll DoThe COTA will provide skilled occupational therapy treatments under the direction and plan of care established by the Occupational Therapist.Treatment may include ADL retraining, upper-extremity strengthening, ROM and coordination activities, functional mobility and transfer training, adaptive equipment education, safety training, and therapeutic activities designed to improve patients' independence.You'll monitor patient response to treatment, communicate progress with the supervising OT, complete timely documentation, and collaborate with PT, PTA, SLP, nursing, and other members of the care team.QualificationsGraduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant programCurrent Oregon COTA license or ability to obtain prior to startCurrent BLS certificationStrong treatment and patient-care skillsComfortable working with adult and geriatric patientsSNF or skilled rehabilitation experience preferredStrong communication and documentation skillsWhy Portland, OR?Portland is a fantastic destination for a Pacific Northwest travel assignment. You'll have access to a major city while being surrounded by some of the best outdoor recreation in the region.Outside of work, you can explore the Columbia River Gorge, Multnomah Falls, Mount Hood, Oregon wine country, and the Oregon Coast. Portland itself offers incredible restaurants, coffee shops, breweries, neighborhoods, parks, and entertainment.For a traveler who wants a contract with both city life and serious outdoor adventure nearby, Portland is hard to beat.Why Travel with Ardor Health Solutions?Ardor Health Solutions has been helping healthcare professionals find travel opportunities for more than 25 years and offers:Guaranteed weekly per diems — even during approved time offDouble-time pay for hours worked between the facility's guaranteed hours and 40 hoursDay 1 medical, dental, and vision benefitsWeekly payTravel and licensing assistanceReferral bonusesDedicated recruiter support throughout your assignmentAmanda Anson | Ardor Health SolutionsHi! Amanda with Ardor Health Solutions. I have a COTA SNF contract in Portland, OR working with an adult/geriatric rehab population. Great Pacific Northwest location with Mount Hood, Columbia River Gorge & the Oregon Coast all within reach. Ardor offers guaranteed weekly per diems even during approved time off, DT pay between the facility guarantee and 40 hours, Day 1 medical/dental/vision, weekly pay, travel & licensing assistance, referral bonuses, and dedicated recruiter support. Interested in details?About Ardor Health SolutionsArdor Health Solutions formed in 2001 and remains a privately held medical staffing business owned and operated by the same family. Over the years we have expanded our staffing and recruiting capabilities to include therapy services, nursing services, and all allied services.If you would like the personal service that comes with a staff of recruiters that have an average tenure with the company between 5 and 15 years, and the knowledge of our client services representatives with similar experience, there is no need to look any further.At Ardor Health Solutions you can expect better than average pay packages, extraordinary benefits, and the peace of mind that you will not be forgotten once you start your assignment. Perhaps that is why so many of our caregivers have completed more than a dozen different assignments with us over our long history.Ardor Health is pleased to offer a free medical insurance plan in addition to major medical plans. Please contact a recruiter for more details on the free medical plan and/or any other general inquiries.One final fact about Ardor Health Solutions. We have been paying our caregivers weekly since 2001, and we have never, ever, missed a payroll. If you are currently on an assignment with us, thank you. If you have traveled with us before, we would like to welcome you back. If you have never traveled with us, give us a try. You will not be disappointed. BenefitsWeekly payHoliday PayPet insuranceReferral bonusEmployee assistance programsMedical benefitsDental benefitsVision benefitsBenefits start day 1License and certification reimbursementLife insuranceDiscount program