Travel Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant Acute Care Job

Job Description

Job Description

Overview
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant – Acute Care (travel) in Hondo, Texas. This 13-week travel assignment supports a long-term care / skilled nursing setting, starting 08/10/2026. Weekly pay ranges from $2,174 to $2,315, with no guaranteed hours. Shifts are 8-hour days, Monday through Friday; start times are flexible as long as consistent and communicated with the Director of Rehabilitation. This position is travel – temporary assignment through Healthforce Healthcare LLC.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $2,174-$2,315 per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: 8-hour days, Monday–Friday; start times flexible with DOR
- Start date: 08/10/2026
- Setting: Long-term care / skilled nursing facility
- Travel assignment through Healthforce Healthcare LLC

Responsibilities
- Screen and evaluate patients with cognitive and/or ADL functional disorders and contribute to developing an appropriate plan of care within regulatory and clinical standards
- Utilize standardized assessments and evidence-based practices to guide clinical interventions
- Deliver rehabilitative, skilled, and medically necessary treatment interventions for cognitive and/or ADL impairments, including ADL retraining, therapeutic activities, exercises, modalities, and use of assistive devices
- Monitor progress, adjust treatments in the clinical record per regulatory requirements, and evaluate treatment outcomes
- Provide consultation and counseling to patients, families, caregivers, and other service providers related to physical functioning disorders
- Communicate effectively with supervisors and health team members regarding patient progress, barriers, and treatment plans
- Document all regulatory and clinically required information in the electronic documentation system; record treatment minutes accurately
- Participate in required meetings (e.g., patient care conferences, rehabilitation meetings, utilization review) and complete mandatory trainings
- Obtain necessary durable medical equipment or supplies per regulatory requirements
- Supervise and support occupational therapy assistants, rehabilitation aides, and/or students as applicable; adhere to professional practice acts and ethical standards

Requirements
- Active Texas license for Occupational Therapy Assistant (OT license) or equivalent required
- Minimum 1 year of OT experience required; new graduates are acceptable if they have Level II fieldwork experience (not solely Level I)
- LTC or rehabilitation experience required
- Education: graduate of an accredited OT program; eligible for Texas licensure
- Ability to work in a long-term care / skilled nursing setting
- adherence to NBCOT / AOTA ethics and state practice acts
- Must be submitted at the posted rate; if the requested rate is higher, the candidate will be redirected

Benefits and Support
- Dedicated recruiter and travel support throughout the assignment
- Credentialing and onboarding assistance
- Assignment compliance and ongoing post-placement support
- 13-week travel assignment with potential for extension opportunities

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PAY DISCLAIMER
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.

Travel Nursing and Allied Health Opportunities Nationwide

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
• Allied health travel jobs including CT Tech, Rad Tech, PT, OT, Respiratory, and more
• Local contract and per diem opportunities
• Short-term and 13-week travel assignments

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
• Dedicated recruiters who stay with you from submission to start
• 24/7 support while you are on assignment
• Nationwide job access across multiple specialties and care settings

We do not just place you in a job. We help you build a sustainable travel healthcare career.

Built for Travel Nurses and Allied Professionals

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.

• Quick submissions to open jobs
• Access to multiple job options at once
• Flexible assignment locations
• Ongoing support throughout your contract

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.

Start Your Next Travel Assignment

Healthforce is actively hiring travel nurses and allied healthcare professionals for assignments nationwide.

Apply today to connect with a recruiter and explore current travel nursing and allied health job opportunities.

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