Travel Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) - $956 to $1,156 per week in New York, NY

Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant
Location: New York, NY
Agency: Jackson Therapy Partners
Pay: $956 to $1,156 per week
Shift Information: Days - 5 days x 8 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

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 New York State COTA license required to start the assignment.
• BLS certification from AHA or ARC may be required.
• Experience working in a skilled nursing facility preferred.
• Experience with ADL retraining and adaptive equipment recommended.
• Prior experience collaborating with interdisciplinary teams preferred.

Assignment Details

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

Location Highlights

New York, NY offers diverse urban and cultural experiences within short travel times. The city features Central Park and the High Line within borough neighborhoods, and both the Hudson River waterfront and East River promenades are accessible within 30 minutes by subway from many neighborhoods. The area provides convenient transit options including multiple subway lines, commuter rail at Penn Station and Grand Central, and three major airports (JFK, LaGuardia, Newark) within 20–60 miles. Local attractions include the Metropolitan Museum of Art and Broadway theaters, both typical draws for cultural activity and nightlife, and several well-known culinary districts such as Chinatown and Little Italy located within short walking or transit distances. The lifestyle fits an urban, fast-paced clinician seeking public transit access, extensive dining options, and outdoor spaces like the Brooklyn Bridge Park and Staten Island ferry routes within a reasonable commute.

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.