Travel Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant Acute Care Job

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant | Acute Care | Laconia, NH

Overview
Healthforce Healthcare LLC is seeking a travel Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) with an Acute Care specialty for a 13-week assignment in a Skilled Nursing Facility setting in Laconia, New Hampshire. Start date is 09/07/2026. Weekly pay ranges from $1,733 to $1,782 with guaranteed hours of 35 per week. The shift is 08:00 to 16:30, and the assignment is a Travel - Temporary position. This role focuses on providing rehabilitative therapy services to residents requiring occupational therapy, coordinating with the broader care team to support functional independence and safe discharge planning.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $1,733–$1,782 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 35 hours per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: 08:00–16:30
- Start date: 09/07/2026
- Setting: Skilled Nursing Facility travel assignment

Responsibilities
- Provide occupational therapy evaluations, treatment plans, and ongoing therapeutic interventions for residents in a skilled nursing setting.
- Implement evidence-based OT treatments to improve independence in activities of daily living and functional tasks.
- Document therapy sessions, progress notes, and outcomes in the patient record per regulatory and facility standards.
- Communicate regularly with the supervising OT, care team, and family/cersonal representatives to coordinate care and discharge planning.
- Adapt environmental setup, adaptive equipment, and task modification to support safe performance goals.
- Contribute to interdisciplinary rounds and participate in care planning for residents requiring short- and long-term rehabilitation.

Requirements
- Current Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant credential and active license in New Hampshire, or eligibility to obtain per state requirements.
- Preferred experience in acute care or skilled nursing facility rehabilitation settings.
- Strong documentation skills and ability to collaborate with an interprofessional team.
- Ability to work 35 hours per week and commit to a 13-week assignment.
- Availability to start on or around 09/07/2026.

Benefits and Support
- Guaranteed hours during the assignment
- 24/7 recruiter and travel support

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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.

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