Travel Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) - $1,695 per week in Gainesville, FL

Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant

Location: Gainesville, FL

Agency: Towne U.S. LLC

Pay: $1,695 per week

Shift Information: Days - 5 days x 8 hours

Contract Duration: 13 Weeks

Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

AlliedTravelCareers is working with Towne U.S. LLC to find a qualified Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) in Gainesville, Florida, 32608!

We are seeking a dedicated Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join our healthcare team. The COTA will work under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist to provide therapy services that help patients improve functional abilities, increase independence, and enhance overall quality of life. This role involves working with patients recovering from injury, illness, surgery, or other physical and cognitive limitations.

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing individualized occupational therapy treatment plans developed by the Occupational Therapist
• Provide therapeutic activities and exercises to improve activities of daily living (ADLs), fine motor skills, coordination, strength, and functional performance
• Monitor patient progress and communicate updates to the supervising Occupational Therapist
• Educate patients and caregivers on adaptive techniques, safety strategies, and home exercise programs
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in accordance with facility and regulatory standards
• Prepare treatment areas and ensure therapy equipment is clean, organized, and functioning properly
• Collaborate with Occupational Therapists and interdisciplinary healthcare teams to support quality patient care
• Assist patients in achieving rehabilitation goals while maintaining a compassionate, patient-centered approach
• Maintain a safe, organized, and professional therapy environment

Requirements

• Required: Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program
• Required: Active COTA license in state of practice or ability to obtain
• Preferred: Previous occupational therapy or healthcare experience
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative healthcare environment

About Towne U.S. LLC

Towne U.S. is a proud member of the Towne Family of Companies, which has been building community and opportunity since 1991. Born from a commitment to people-first values, Towne U.S. extends the Towne legacy into the world of healthcare staffing—specializing in placing travel physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, and allied professionals across the United States.

With a foundation rooted in over three decades of operational excellence and service, Towne U.S. brings a uniquely personal approach to travel healthcare. Each provider is supported by a dedicated Journey Advisor, ensuring transparency, trust, and tailored guidance throughout every assignment.

Our mission is simple: connect passionate professionals with life-changing opportunities—while being radically transparent every step of the way. As part of the Towne Family, we inherit a deep tradition of integrity, compassion, and operational excellence, and we strive to embody those values in everything we do.

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