Travel Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) - $1,326 to $1,560 per week in Galesburg, IL

Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant

Location: Galesburg, IL

Agency: Shore to Summit Travel Therapy LLC

Pay: $1,326 to $1,560 per week

Shift Information: Days - 5 days x 8 hours

Contract Duration: 13 Weeks

Start Date: 10/5/2026

About the Position

AlliedTravelCareers is working with Shore to Summit Travel Therapy LLC to find a qualified Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) in Galesburg, Illinois, 61401!

Shore to Summit Travel Therapy has an immediate opening for a Travel COTA (Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant) in Galesburg, IL.Job Details:- Pay: $1,560 per week- Setting: Skilled nursing facility (SNF) - post-acute and subacute rehabilitation- Assignment Length: 13 weeks, with potential to extend- Shift: 5 x 8-hour days, M-F- Start: ASAPAt Shore to Summit Travel Therapy, your recruiter is an actively practicing physical therapist - a clinician who understands your work because they do it too. This SNF position offers experience in post-acute occupational therapy rehabilitation, competitive pay, a housing stipend, and a team that supports you throughout your assignment. Apply today and a recruiter will follow up with the details! Ref: IL (IL 150)

About Shore to Summit Travel Therapy LLC

We are a boutique allied healthcare staffing agency founded and operated entirely by physical therapists with travel experience. In fact, we are still traveling today! Having spent years on the clinic floor ourselves, we built this company to be the advocate we always wanted in our own careers. We know firsthand the challenges of entering a new facility and the rapid onboarding expected for travel therapists, thus we place a heavy emphasis on therapist-focused support. We offer structured clinical mentorship to guide our clinicians through their assignments, alongside robust CEU reimbursements to ensure our clinicians remain at the top of their game. Whether you are a recent graduate looking for a soft landing into the travel world or a seasoned traveler seeking premium contracts and streamlined compact-licensing support, we speak your language. We don’t just coordinate placements; we leverage our real-world field experience to protect your interests, optimize your pay, and elevate your entire travel career.

Requirements

Responsibilities

• Implement occupational therapy treatment plans developed by the supervising OT
• Assist patients with therapeutic activities to improve daily living skills
• Document patient progress and report updates to the supervising OT in a timely manner
• Educate patients and caregivers on adaptive techniques
• Collaborate with the healthcare team to deliver patient-centered care
• Maintain compliance with facility standards and state/federal regulations

Requirements

• Active COTA license in IL required to start the assignment
• Associate degree from an accredited OTA program
• BLS/CPR certification
• Prior SNF experience preferred

Benefits

• Mentorship program with Board-Certified Specialists
• PT-led recruitment: your recruiter is a licensed, actively practicing physical therapist
• Housing stipend provided
• Double-sided referral bonus: $600 per referral ($1,200 total) when both you and your referral complete a 13-week contract
• CEU reimbursement: $400 per contract, up to $1,600/year
• Full licensure reimbursement: 100% of new and transfer state license costs covered
• Relocation stipend up to $600 per assignment
• Day-one medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401k retirement plan

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