COTA - Travel Contract

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

We're hiring a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant for a travel contract role at a skilled nursing facility in Abilene, TX. Under the guidance of a licensed Occupational Therapist, you will help residents regain skills needed for daily living across skilled nursing and long-term care settings. Apply today and a recruiter will reach out with the next steps.

• Associate degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited college.
• Active Texas OTA license required to start the assignment.
• BLS certification from AHA or ARC may be required.
• Experience servicing skilled nursing facility and long-term care (Part
  
  B) populations preferred.
• Productivity expectation: 87%.
• Comfort seeing 8–12 residents per day in a busy caseload required.
• Dress code: navy blue scrubs.
• New graduates are eligible if eager to learn; preferred prior SNF experience during Level II fieldwork.

• Facility type:
  Skilled Nursing Facility.
• Shift: Days.
• Schedule:
  
  5 x 8s.
• Typical caseload: approximately 8–12 residents per day.

Abilene offers a mix of suburban and cultural attractions within driving distance of state parks. The city is home to the Abilene Cultural District and the Grace Museum, both within short city commutes, and is about 1.5 hours from Lake Fort Phantom Hill for fishing and boating. Abilene lies roughly 3 hours from Palo Duro Canyon State Park, providing hiking and rock formations for adventurous weekend trips, and offers regional airport access with frequent drives under 20 minutes to local shopping districts and dining options.

The area suits clinicians seeking a quieter suburban lifestyle with occasional outdoor and cultural weekend options.

We value your time and commitment. Benefits include a comprehensive package starting your first day.

• Weekly, on-time pay.
• Full medical benefits and 401(k) matching plan.
• 24/7 recruiter support by text, phone, or email.
• Competitive referral bonuses.
• 100% paid housing available.
• Travel and license reimbursement.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability, or protected veteran status.