Travel Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) - $1,150 to $1,320 per week in Scottsdale, AZ

Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant
Location: Scottsdale, AZ
Agency: Empower Professionals Inc.
Pay: $1,150 to $1,320 per week
Shift Information: Days - 5 days x 6 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Location: Scottsdale, AZ
Contract Length: 13 Weeks
Specialty: Skilled Nursing
Shift: Days M-F, 8-hour shifts
Hours: 32 Hours/Week
Start: ASAP
Experience Required: 2+ years

We are seeking an experienced Skilled Nursing Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join a skilled nursing facility in Scottsdale, AZ. In this role, you will work under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist to deliver high-quality rehabilitative care to geriatric patients in a skilled nursing setting. If you are passionate about improving the functional independence and quality of life of older adults, we encourage you to apply.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement individualized occupational therapy treatment plans developed by the supervising Occupational Therapist
• Assist residents with activities of daily living (ADLs) training including dressing, grooming, bathing, and feeding
• Provide therapeutic interventions to improve fine motor skills, strength, and functional mobility
• Document patient progress, treatment sessions, and goals accurately in the electronic health record
• Educate residents and family members on adaptive techniques and assistive devices to promote independence
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team including nursing, physical therapy, and speech therapy
• Monitor and report changes in patient status or functional performance to the supervising Occupational Therapist

Pay range: $1,150 to $1,320 per week.

Travel COTA package: $1,320/week (32 hours) = $26/hour taxable + up to $495/week in travel reimbursements if eligible under IRS tax-home and expense rules.

Local package: $36–$40/hour fully taxable ($1,150–$1,280/week for 32 hours).

Overtime paid in accordance with applicable wage-and-hour laws and the assignment agreement. Actual compensation varies based on hours worked, assignment terms and travel reimbursement eligibility.

Requirements

• Active AZ COTA license
• BLS, FCC certifications
• 2+ years of Skilled Nursing experience
• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program with current NBCOT COTA certification
• Strong knowledge of ADL retraining, restorative care principles, and geriatric rehabilitation techniques