COTA - Travel Contract

We're hiring a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant for a travel contract role at a great facility. Under the guidance of a licensed Occupational Therapist, you’ll help patients regain the skills they need for everyday life. If you’re ready to make a real difference, apply today and a recruiter will reach out with the details.

Minimum Requirements

• Associate degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited college.
• Active Florida State COTA license is required to start the assignment.
• BLS Certification from AHA or ARC may be required.
• Experience working in a skilled nursing facility or long-term care setting preferred.
• Familiarity with electronic medical records (EMR) systems preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to provide restorative and ADL-focused interventions for geriatric populations preferred.

Assignment Details

• Facility Type: Skilled Nursing Facility.
• Shift Name: Days.

Location Highlights

Port Charlotte, FL offers a coastal, suburban lifestyle with convenient access to outdoor recreation. The city sits on the Gulf Coast and is within a 20–30 minute drive of Charlotte Harbor and the Peace River, offering boating and kayaking options. Port Charlotte is approximately 30–45 minutes from Punta Gorda Airport and about a 90–120 minute drive to central Tampa, providing regional transit options. Residents enjoy nearby parks such as Harold Avenue Boat Ramp and Centennial Park, multiple public golf courses, and proximity to Gulf beaches like Boca Grande and Englewood, supporting a relaxed, outdoor-oriented lifestyle.

Benefits Designed for Travelers

We deeply value your commitment to impacting others, that’s why we offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package starting your first day.

• Weekly, On-Time Pay because that's how it should be
• Full Medical Benefits & 401k Matching Plan
• 24/7 Recruiter: Your main point of contact available by text, phone or email
• Competitive Referral Bonuses
• 100% Paid Housing Available
• Travel & License Reimbursement

Impacting Patient Care Nationwide

Join Jackson Therapy Partners as a Travel COTA and get the flexibility, stability, and growth you deserve. Enjoy full-time pay, benefits, and relocation assistance in travel contracts that let you explore your favorite locations while maintaining job security in diverse settings nationwide. Choose from a variety of career options including direct hire, temp-to-hire, and travel contracts using ProVenture, our AI-enhanced career app designed for therapy professionals like you.

EEO Statement

Jackson Healthcare and its family of companies are an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all of our associates.