Frederick, Maryland
Acute Care Hospital Setting
13-Week Travel Assignment
Monday – Friday | Day Shift (6:30/7:00 AM – 3:00/3:30 PM)
30 Hours per Week
Estimated Weekly Pay: $1800/week
Trinity Healthcare Talent Services is seeking a Travel Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) for a 13-week assignment in Frederick, Maryland.
This role is based in a fast-paced acute care hospital where the COTA will treat a diverse patient population including orthopedic, neurological, behavioral health, and critical care cases. The position includes a mix of 1:1 treatments, ADLs, and group therapy sessions.
Provide occupational therapy treatments under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist
Assist patients with ADLs, therapeutic activities, and functional mobility
Deliver 1:1 therapy sessions and group treatments
Monitor patient progress and communicate updates to supervising OT
Educate patients, families, and hospital staff
Maintain accurate and timely documentation in EMR systems
Meet productivity standards and clinical expectations
Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams
Graduate of an ACOTE-accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program
Active Maryland COTA License (or eligibility)
Minimum 1 year of acute care hospital experience required
BLS Certification (AHA or Red Cross)
Strong communication, time management, and documentation skills
Experience leading group therapy sessions
Experience in hospital-based EMR systems
Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
Multidisciplinary team environment (~40 clinicians)
Productivity expectations: 65–75% (21–24 billable units/day)
Focus on patient-centered, high-quality care