Travel Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant LTCA

Overview

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant, General, located in Gallup, New Mexico, United States. This is a travel, temporary assignment starting 10/26/2026 for 13 weeks in a skilled nursing setting. Weekly pay ranges from $1,679 to $1,828, with guaranteed hours of 35 per week. Shift is 5x8 days, with a work day from 08:00 to 16:30. This assignment is with Healthforce Healthcare LLC.

• Weekly pay: $1,679–$1,828 per week
• Guaranteed hours: 35 per week
• Contract duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: 08:00–16:30, 5x8 days
• Start date:
  
  10/26/2026
• Setting:
  Skilled Nursing Facility

• Provide skilled occupational therapy support under the supervision of the supervising OT, delivering rehabilitation services to residents.
• Implement treatment plans, therapy modalities, activities, and interventions to improve or maintain functional independence in activities of daily living.
• Monitor progress, document outcomes, and communicate changes in patient status to the OT and care team; maintain accurate records in the chart or EMR.
• Assist with patient transfers, positioning, ambulation, and use of assistive devices and equipment, while following safety protocols.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team, participate in care planning discussions, and contribute to goal setting for residents.

• Active Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) credential
• Ability to work in a skilled nursing facility setting
• Strong communication and documentation skills
• Availability to commit to a 13-week travel assignment with guaranteed 35 hours per week
• Knowledge of basic OT modalities and ability to support treatment plans within a team setting

• Guaranteed hours
• 24/7 recruiter and travel support
• Dedicated assignment support
• Onboarding and credential verification assistance

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.