Travel Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant Job

Overview Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) opportunity in a skilled nursing setting located in Lanham, Maryland. Start date: 06/08/2026. Duration: 13 weeks. Weekly pay: $1,517–$1,653 per week. Guaranteed hours: 35 per week. Shift: 8:00 am–4:30 pm, five days per week. This is a travel - temporary assignment through Healthforce Healthcare LLC.

Key Highlights

• Weekly pay: $1,517–$1,653 per week
• Guaranteed hours: 35 per week
• Contract duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: 8:00 am–4:30 pm, Monday–Friday
• Start date: 06/08/2026
• Setting: Skilled nursing facility

Responsibilities

• Provide occupational therapy interventions to residents under supervision per plan of care, focusing on functional independence and daily activities.
• Assess residents’ functional abilities and contribute to ongoing evaluation processes; document findings and progress.
• Deliver individualized and group therapy sessions addressing activities of daily living, upper-extremity function, and cognitive-motor tasks as appropriate.
• Modify treatment plans and communicate progress with the supervising therapist; ensure timely and accurate clinical documentation.
• Promote resident safety, implement adaptive equipment training, and support discharge planning in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.

Requirements

• Current Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) credential; active Maryland licensure or eligibility for Maryland licensure.
• Ability to work effectively in a skilled nursing facility environment and collaborate within an interdisciplinary team.
• Availability to begin on 06/08/2026 and commit to a 13-week assignment.
• Willingness to travel and adapt to a travel healthcare role with a standard daytime schedule.
• Strong documentation practices and reliability in charting and communication.

Benefits and Support

• Guaranteed hours for the assignment
• Travel assignment with a defined start date and duration
• Dedicated recruiter and ongoing travel support
• Assignment-specific onboarding and credentialing guidance

Find more opportunities If you’d like to explore other openings, visit Healthforce Healthcare LLC at https://healthforce.applytojob.com/apply to view additional travel therapy roles and apply.

Please note: Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.

About Healthforce

Healthforce is a nationwide travel healthcare staffing agency connecting travel nurses and allied health professionals with high-quality contract assignments across the United States.

We specialize in placing clinicians in travel nursing jobs, allied health travel assignments, and local contract opportunities in hospitals, long-term care facilities, and outpatient settings. Whether you are an experienced traveler or taking your first assignment, Healthforce provides the support and opportunities you need to succeed.

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Healthforce partners with healthcare facilities across the country to offer a wide range of opportunities for nurses and allied professionals.

• Travel RN jobs in Med Surg, ICU, ER, LTC, and more
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Our goal is simple: match you with the right assignment, in the right location, at the right pay.

What Makes Healthforce Different

We know that travel healthcare professionals have options. That is why we focus on delivering a better experience at every step of the process.

• Competitive weekly pay packages with transparent breakdowns
• Fast credentialing support to help you get submitted quickly
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We do not just place you in a job. We help you build a sustainable travel healthcare career.

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Healthforce is designed around the needs of today’s travel healthcare workforce. We make it easier for clinicians to move quickly, stay informed, and access strong opportunities across the country.

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Whether you are searching for your next assignment or planning your first travel job, our team is here to help you move forward with confidence.

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