Travel Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant Job

Job Description

Job DescriptionEmbark on a transformative journey as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) in the specialized field of occupational therapy, delivering compassionate, outcomes-driven care that restores independence and quality of life for patients in Billings, Montana. Beginning on 02/09/2026, this assignment invites you to join a collaborative, patient-centered team where your hands-on support translates into meaningful daily accomplishments. As a COTA, you’ll implement evidence-based activity plans under the supervision of licensed occupational therapists, guide clients through therapeutic activities, and help them master activities of daily living with confidence and dignity. Your role will blend technical skill with empathetic communication, enabling you to witness tangible progress—little victories that accumulate into lasting independence. This opportunity is designed for Weeks, offering a structured, supportive pathway that accelerates your clinical competence while honoring your aspirations for growth within the specialty. It’s a chance to deepen your clinical repertoire, learn from seasoned colleagues, and contribute to a culture that prioritizes patient empowerment and professional excellence.

Montana’s vast beauty is more than a backdrop; it’s a source of inspiration and balance that complements your clinical work. Picture expansive skies over the rims and foothills, the sandy river corridors reflecting the light, and forests that invite quiet reflection after a day of healing. Billings sits near Wyoming and the breathtaking Big Sky country, with opportunities for hiking, fishing, skiing, and scenic drives that make downtime restorative. The state’s diverse landscapes—from the Beartooth Mountains to the surrounding plains—offer a living classroom for OT practice, where adaptations and community-based programs often connect patients with the natural world to boost motivation and recovery. Whether you’re a lifelong Montanan or new to the state, you’ll find a welcoming community, a robust outdoor scene, and a work environment that values balance, wellness, and meaningful service.

Location Benefits: Working in Billings provides access to a thriving urban environment with a friendly, family-oriented community, excellent schools, and a growing healthcare network. You’ll enjoy competitive amenities, easy access to outdoor recreation, and a cost of living that supports a comfortable lifestyle. The Billings area offers abundant dining, cultural activities, and parks that encourage an active, healthy routine. In addition to the local setting, you’ll have the opportunity to work in varied locations across the United States, granting you exposure to diverse patient populations, different care models, and unique clinical challenges. Whether you’re drawn to fast-paced hospital settings, rehabilitation centers, or community clinics, the role is designed to broaden your professional horizons while maintaining a steady, predictable schedule. Expect 36 guaranteed hours per week, a structured assignment framework, and the flexibility to extend your contract into additional opportunities that align with your long-range goals. You’ll receive comprehensive onboarding, ongoing clinical mentorship, and a network of colleagues who share your commitment to excellence in occupational therapy.

Role Specifics and Benefits:
- Key responsibilities: Under supervision, you’ll assist in administering OT evaluations, contribute to treatment planning, and implement therapeutic activities designed to improve fine motor skills, coordination, sensory processing, cognition, and independence in daily living tasks. You’ll help patients practice dressing, grooming, feeding, mobility transfers, and community navigation, while documenting progress, educating families, and ensuring safety and compliance with infection control and documentation standards. Collaboration with therapists and rehabilitation teams will be central, enabling you to interpret treatment goals, adjust activities, and advocate for patient needs. Throughout, you’ll seek professional growth by handling increasingly complex tasks, learning adaptive equipment selection, and refining your clinical reasoning within the specialty.
- Professional growth: The assignment emphasizes continuous development within the COTA scope, offering mentorship, access to continuing education resources, and opportunities to broaden your expertise across pediatric, geriatric, and adult populations in multiple settings. With experience, you may expand responsibilities, contribute to program development, and participate in quality improvement initiatives that shape patient care standards.
- Competitive benefits: In recognition of your expertise and dedication, the role includes a competitive weekly pay range of $1,387-$1,453, with 36 guaranteed hours per week. Additional advantages include a sign-on or completion bonus, housing assistance to ease relocation or temporary housing needs, and extension opportunities that let you build on success and stay with a team you trust. The arrangement is designed to maximize stability while offering the flexibility to explore longer-term engagements that fit your personal and professional plans.
- Comprehensive support: You won’t navigate travel and care alone. Our company provides 24/7 support for traveling clinicians, ensuring you have immediate access to clinical guidance, logistics assistance, and a safety net wherever your assignment takes you. This steadfast support system helps you focus on patient care, reduce travel-related stress, and make the most of every clinical day.

Company Values: Our organization is built on empowering every staff member to advance their career within a supportive, inclusive environment. We prioritize mentorship, ongoing learning, and a culture that celebrates initiative, collaboration, and integrity. Your professional development is a core mission, with structured pathways to expand your scope, leadership opportunities, and a community that is genuinely invested in your success and well-being.

Call to Action: If you’re ready to apply your COTA expertise in a meaningful, dynamic setting that values your contributions and supports your ongoing development, seize this opportunity today. Embrace a role that blends clinical impact, professional growth, and a community-first approach in Billings, Montana, with the flexibility to explore other locations across the U.S. as your career evolves. Your next chapter as a trusted practitioner in occupational therapy awaits—join us and shape the future of rehab care.

Note: The hours and pay rates listed are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and guaranteed hours will be confirmed during the hiring process.

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