Travel Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant; COTA) in East Chicago
Listed on 2026-10-14
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Healthcare
Rehabilitation, Occupational Therapy
Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant
Location: East Chicago, IN
Agency: Concentric Healthcare Staffing
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP
Allied Travel Careers is working with Concentric Healthcare Staffing to find a qualified Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) in East Chicago, Indiana, 46312!
Job TitleOccupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) — Travel Contract
LocationEast Chicago, IN | Acute Inpatient Rehabilitation
Schedule / Job TypeContract | 13 Weeks | Days | 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM | Expected 40 hours/week | Onsite
Key Responsibilities- Provide occupational therapy assistant services on a 20-bed acute inpatient rehabilitation unit under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist
- Deliver treatment for patients presenting with common diagnoses including stroke and orthopedic conditions, primarily within a geriatric population
- Maintain a patient caseload at an approximate 5:1 patient-to-therapist ratio
- Document patient care accurately and in a timely manner using Epic EHR
- Participate in weekend coverage as needed, with an expected frequency of approximately one weekend shift per month
- Demonstrate flexibility and a collaborative approach when working within an interdisciplinary rehabilitation team
- Active Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) credential required
- Minimum of 1 year of experience as a COTA
- Experience working with an adult patient population
- Must meet facility and state licensure requirements for practice in Indiana
- Prior experience in a hospital or acute care setting strongly preferred
- Familiarity with stroke and orthopedic rehabilitation treatment approaches
- Experience with Epic electronic health records
- This assignment places you in Northwest Indiana with easy access to Lake Michigan beaches, Indiana Dunes National Park, and downtown Chicago — all within approximately 30–40 minutes — making for an exceptional quality of life during your contract
- Work in a structured, well-supported inpatient rehab environment with a defined schedule and a collaborative team culture
About Concentric Healthcare Staffing
Healthcare Staffing Services
Concentric Healthcare Staffing is the last recruiting partner you will ever need. We provide solid, scalable staffing solutions that make sense for your facility. With competitive rates and experienced staff, Concentric Healthcare professionals are not just skilled, but motivated and dedicated to top notch performance.
We are confident that our staff will not only meet, but exceed the expectations you have for your facility. And we support that confidence through rigorous screening processes that include (but are not limited to): criminal background, drug screens, motor vehicle reports, educational verification and employment confirmation.
Even further, we conduct individual behavioral interviews to look for a history of success, longevity, and consistency. At Concentric Healthcare, we take staffing partnerships seriously and you will notice the difference.
We can deliver the professionals you need, available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. And we mean 24/7 – we never utilize an answering service. When you call Concentric Healthcare Staffing at our Scottsdale, Arizona headquarters, you will speak with a real Concentric employee who can help evaluate and fill your staffing needs as quickly as possible.
Choose from a wide range of healthcare staffing solutions:
- Per Diem/Local
- Travel and Block Booking
- Temp-to-Hire
- Direct Placement
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