Travel Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) - $1,540 to $1,820 per week in Belle Fourche, SD

Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant
Location: Belle Fourche, SD
Agency: Empower Professionals Inc.
Pay: $1,540 to $1,820 per week
Shift Information: Days
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: 11/23/2026

About the Position

Location: Belle Fourche, SD
Contract Length: 13 Weeks
Specialty: Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Shift: Days
Hours: 36 Hours/Week
Start: 11/23/2026
Experience Required: 1+ years

We are seeking an experienced Occupational Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join a skilled nursing facility in Belle Fourche, SD and provide high-quality rehabilitative care to patients across the occupational therapy unit. In this role, you will collaborate with supervising Occupational Therapists to implement individualized treatment plans that support patients in regaining independence in daily living and functional activities. This is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patient outcomes in a dynamic and supportive clinical environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement occupational therapy treatment plans under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist
• Assist patients with activities of daily living (ADLs) to improve functional independence
• Document patient progress, treatment sessions, and responses to therapy in the medical record
• Educate patients and caregivers on adaptive techniques and use of assistive devices
• Monitor patient performance and report changes in functional status to the supervising OT
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings to coordinate patient care and discharge planning
• Maintain a safe and organized therapy environment in compliance with facility and regulatory standards

Pay range: $1,540 to $1,820 per week.

Travel COTA package: $1,710–$1,820/week (36 hours) = $20–$23/hour taxable + up to $997/week in travel reimbursements if eligible under IRS tax-home and expense rules.

Local package: $43–$48/hour fully taxable ($1,540–$1,720/week for 36 hours).

Overtime paid in accordance with applicable wage-and-hour laws and the assignment agreement. Actual compensation varies based on hours worked, assignment terms and travel reimbursement eligibility.

Requirements

• Active SD COTA license
• 1+ years of Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant experience
• Associate degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program
• Current NBCOT certification as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)
• BLS certification required