Travel Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant Acute Care Job

Overview Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (Acute Care) | Delta, Colorado | Travel - Temporary Assignment Start date: 09/30/2026 | Duration: 13 weeks | Shift: 5x8 days (Mon–Fri, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. typical) | Guaranteed hours: 40 per week | Weekly pay: $2,381–$2,598 Work setting: inpatient acute-care environment

Key Highlights • Weekly pay

• $2,381–$2,598 per week
• Guaranteed hours: 40 hours per week
• Contract duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: 5x8 days, Monday–Friday
• Start date: 09/30/2026
• Setting: inpatient acute-care environment

Responsibilities

• Assess patients, interpret evaluations and test results, and help determine occupational therapy treatment plans in consultation with physicians or by prescription.
• Implement therapy programs to improve or restore physical or mental functioning, including activities of daily living, sensorimotor tasks, and functional skills; supervise aides and technicians as needed.
• Promote patient independence by tailoring therapies to each individual’s capacity, cognition, and interests; coordinate with employers when preparing for return-to-work when applicable.
• Monitor patient progress, document care, adjust plans as appropriate, and participate in discharge planning with the care team; educate patients and families on home exercise programs and necessary equipment.
• Ensure safety, infection control, and confidentiality; maintain equipment and environmental standards; contribute to continuous quality improvement and professional development.

Requirements

• Colorado Occupational Therapy License (issued by the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies)
• National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) certification
• BLS (Basic Life Support)/CPR certification required
• Previous experience in OT, preferably in acute-care or inpatient settings
• Ability to work in a fast-paced inpatient environment and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team
• Degree in Occupational Therapy (OT) from an accredited program and current licensure/registration as applicable

Benefits

• and Support
• Guaranteed hours and a 13-week contract duration - 24/7 recruiter and travel support to assist during the assignment
• Nationwide opportunities across acute-care settings
• Dedicated assignment support and onboarding to streamline credentialing
• Fast credentialing assistance and guidance through the licensing and clearance steps
• Opportunity for extension or additional travel assignments upon completion

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