Travel Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant Acute Care Job

Overview
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant, Acute Care travel assignment in Fairmont, West Virginia. Start date 08/17/2026 for 13 weeks. Weekly pay range $1,386–$1,498 per week with guaranteed 35 hours per week. Shift: 08:00–16:30, 5 days per week in a skilled nursing facility setting. This is a temporary travel assignment through Healthforce Healthcare LLC.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $1,386–$1,498 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 35 per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: 08:00–16:30, 5 days per week
- Start date: 08/17/2026
- Setting: Skilled Nursing Facility travel assignment in Fairmont, WV

Responsibilities
- Provide occupational therapy services to residents under the supervision of a licensed OT, in collaboration with the care team.
- Implement and adapt treatment plans, track patient progress, and document outcomes in the chart.
- Conduct ROM, therapeutic exercises, strengthening activities, edema management, ADL training, and mobility/transfer coaching.
- Support activities of daily living, functional mobility, gait training, and safety education for residents.
- Maintain a safe, clean therapy space, ensure proper equipment setup, and comply with infection control and facility policies.

Requirements
- Current Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) certification/licensure in good standing
- Ability to work in a skilled nursing facility setting and support acute rehab goals
- Availability to start on 08/17/2026 and commit to a 13-week assignment
- Willingness to travel for a travel assignment and adapt to the assigned location
- Effective communication and collaboration skills with a multidisciplinary team

Benefits and Support
- 24/7 recruiter and travel support
- Dedicated support throughout the assignment
- Housing assistance
- Extension opportunities
- Fast credentialing
- Nationwide assignments

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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.

Travel Nursing and Allied Health Opportunities Nationwide

Healthforce partners with healthcare facilities across the country to offer a wide range of opportunities for nurses and allied professionals.

• Travel RN jobs in Med Surg, ICU, ER, LTC, and more
• Allied health travel jobs including CT Tech, Rad Tech, PT, OT, Respiratory, and more
• Local contract and per diem opportunities
• Short-term and 13-week travel assignments

Our goal is simple: match you with the right assignment, in the right location, at the right pay.

What Makes Healthforce Different

We know that travel healthcare professionals have options. That is why we focus on delivering a better experience at every step of the process.

• Competitive weekly pay packages with transparent breakdowns
• Fast credentialing support to help you get submitted quickly
• Dedicated recruiters who stay with you from submission to start
• 24/7 support while you are on assignment
• Nationwide job access across multiple specialties and care settings

We do not just place you in a job. We help you build a sustainable travel healthcare career.

Built for Travel Nurses and Allied Professionals

Healthforce is designed around the needs of today’s travel healthcare workforce. We make it easier for clinicians to move quickly, stay informed, and access strong opportunities across the country.

• Quick submissions to open jobs
• Access to multiple job options at once
• Flexible assignment locations
• Ongoing support throughout your contract

Whether you are searching for your next assignment or planning your first travel job, our team is here to help you move forward with confidence.

Start Your Next Travel Assignment

Healthforce is actively hiring travel nurses and allied healthcare professionals for assignments nationwide.

Apply today to connect with a recruiter and explore current travel nursing and allied health job opportunities.