Travel Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) - Las Animas, CO
- Work arrangement
- On-site
- Location
- Houston, TX, US
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Apply by
- April 14, 2027
About this role
The Assignment
We're hiring a licensed COTA for an 8-week travel assignment at a skilled nursing facility in Las Animas, CO. The contract is renewable at the facility's discretion, and there's real potential to extend for the right clinician.
You'll work under the direction of a supervising OT, delivering treatment plans to a geriatric and post-acute population — ADL retraining, functional mobility, adaptive equipment training, and restorative programming.
Compensation & Travel Support
- $45–$55 per hour, based on experience
- Housing provided
- Mileage reimbursement at $0.40/milefor travel to and from the assignment
- $27 per diemfor travel days to and from the assignment
- Overtime availableand encouraged
Hours
The facility projects40 hours per weekwith overtime opportunity. Please note: this is a per-facility contract, so hours are not guaranteed at 40 — they are driven by census and caseload. Most weeks run full.
Requirements
- Active Colorado COTA license (or NBCOT certification with Colorado license in process — we can help)
- Current BLS/CPR certification
- Prior SNF or long-term care experience preferred
- Ability to commit to the full 8-week term