Travel Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant Acute Care

Overview

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant – Acute Care in Deer Lodge, Montana. This travel assignment starts on 09/14/2026 and runs for 13 weeks. Weekly pay ranges from $2,104 to $2,140, with guaranteed 36 hours per week. Shift: Days. The role is set in an acute care, inpatient care environment.

• Weekly pay: $2,104–$2,140 per week
• Guaranteed hours: 36 per week
• Contract duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: Days
• Start date:
  
  09/14/2026
• Setting:
  Acute care, inpatient care environment in Deer Lodge, MT

• Provide occupational therapy services in an acute care setting under supervision of a licensed OT
• Assist with patient evaluation, plan development, goal setting, and progress documentation
• Implement prescribed interventions including therapeutic activities, activities of daily living training, ROM, strength and endurance activities, balance and coordination activities, and modality use as directed
• Monitor patient response, adjust activities as appropriate, and document progress and outcomes per regulatory and facility guidelines
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team (OT, nursing, PT, and other services) to ensure coordinated, patient-centered care
• Maintain safety, infection control, and patient privacy during all treatments and activities

• Current Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) certification with active license or eligibility for licensure in Montana
• Graduation from an accredited OTA program
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Prior experience in an acute care or inpatient environment preferred (1 year is a common expectation)
• Ability to work the listed shift (Days) in a fast-paced setting
• Strong communication, documentation, and teamwork skills

• 24/7 recruiter and travel support
• Credentialing and onboarding assistance
• Extension opportunities on contract
• Guaranteed hours and reliable weekly pay
• Nationwide travel assignments
• Dedicated support throughout the assignment

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.

Healthforce is a nationwide travel healthcare staffing agency connecting travel nurses and allied health professionals with high-quality contract assignments across the United States.

We specialize in placing clinicians in travel nursing jobs
, allied health travel assignments
, and local contract opportunities in hospitals, long-term care facilities, and outpatient settings. Whether you are an experienced traveler or taking your first assignment, Healthforce provides the support and opportunities you need to succeed.

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We know that travel healthcare professionals have options. That is why we focus on delivering a better experience at every step of the process.

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We do not just place you in a job. We help you build a sustainable travel healthcare career.

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