Centra Healthcare Allied is seeking a travel Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant for a travel job in Portsmouth, Virginia.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
- Discipline: Therapy
- Start Date: 01/12/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 40 hours per week
- Shift: 8 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
A great Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) / Long Term Care (LTC) is looking for an experienced or newly graduated Occupational Therapist Assistant / Occupational Therapy Assistant / COTA to join their growing team for a contract assignment!
The Occupational Therapist Assistant / Occupational Therapy Assistant / COTA works under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist. The Occupational Therapist Assistant / Occupational Therapy Assistant / COTA will aid in the provision of rehabilitative services for people suffering from physical, emotional, mental or developmental impairments.
Requirements include:
- Must have earned either an Associates degree from an accredited school or a certificate from either a community, technical or vocational college.
- Current state license as an Occupational Therapist Assistant / Occupational Therapy Assistant/ COTA or proactively in the process of the application process for current state licensure as an Occupational Therapist Assistant / Occupational Therapy Assistant / COTA.
- Current CPR certification.
- Assist patients with rehabilitative activities and exercises outlined in a treatment plan developed in collaboration with an occupational therapist.
- Assess the learning needs and capabilities of patients and caregivers with regards to age, level of understanding and emotional status.
- Demonstrate and articulate sound clinical reasoning in treatment planning, implementation and monitoring of patient's progress.
- Effectively collaborate within an interdisciplinary team to meet patients goals.
About Centra:
Centra Healthcare Solutions is a nationwide employment firm focusing on finding you a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant Job, COTA Job, COTA Travel Job, Travel Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant Job, Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant Job and Travel COTA Job. We have many dynamic positions with cutting edge programs throughout the entire United States and various settings to meet each healthcare professional's criteria.
Benefits of a Local Contract or Travel Assignment through Centra:
- Highly competitive pay rates
- 401(k) plan
- Direct deposit
- CEU Reimbursement
- A chance to explore new places and new opportunities throughout the United States
- High coverage of the premiums of a comprehensive health insurance plan
- License and medical reimbursement
- Housing accommodations
- Assignment completion bonuses
Please apply online for this fantastic opportunity. We look forward to assisting you in finding an optimal career.
Centra Healthcare Allied Job ID #890361. Pay package is based on 8.0 hour shifts and 40.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) SNF / LTC
