Travel Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) - $1,175 to $1,375 per week in Cotulla, TX

We're hiring a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant for a travel contract role at a skilled nursing facility in Cotulla, TX. Under the guidance of a licensed Occupational Therapist, you will help patients regain skills for everyday life. If you are ready to make a real difference, apply and a recruiter will reach out with details.

Minimum Requirements

• Associate degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited college.
• Active State License or Compact License valid for Texas is required to start the assignment. (Compact licensure accepted.)
• 2 years of OTA experience in a long term care or skilled nursing setting is required.
• BLS certification from AHA or ARC may be required.
• DOR (dysphagia or related documentation of record) experience preferred.
• Experience executing treatment implementation, ADL training, adaptive equipment instruction, monitoring and documentation, and caregiver education preferred.

Assignment Details

• Facility Type: Skilled Nursing Facility.
• Shift Name: Days.
• Shift Type: 8-hour days, 40 hours guaranteed.
• Assignment Length: 13 week travel contract.
• Weekend Requirement: None.
• Floating: May be required to float within the facility network as needed.

Location Highlights

Cotulla, TX offers a quiet, small-town lifestyle with access to regional outdoor recreation and cultural points of interest. Cotulla is located near the Nueces River and is approximately 1.5 hours drive to the South Texas Plains and the Choke Canyon State Park area for fishing and birding. The town is within a reasonable drive to Laredo (about 1 hour) for urban amenities and to Corpus Christi (approximately 2.5 hours) for Gulf Coast beaches and waterfront recreation. Local features include ranching heritage, community events, and easy access to state parks, making the area suitable for clinicians seeking a suburban-to-rural, outdoors-oriented assignment with occasional urban day-trip options via regional highways and transit corridors.

Benefits Designed for Travelers

We value your commitment to patient care. Benefits include comprehensive medical options, 401k matching, 24/7 recruiter support, referral bonuses, housing options, and travel and license reimbursement.

Impacting Patient Care Nationwide

Join as a Travel COTA and gain flexibility, stability, and professional growth. Travel contracts provide full-time pay, benefits, and relocation assistance while allowing you to work in diverse settings nationwide.

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability, or protected veteran status. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all associates.