Travel Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) - $1,683 to $1,883 per week in King, NC

We're hiring a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant for a travel contract role at a great facility. Under the guidance of a licensed Occupational Therapist, you’ll help patients regain the skills they need for everyday life. If you’re ready to make a real difference, apply today and a recruiter will reach out with the details.

Minimum Requirements

• Associate degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited college.
• Current state licensure/certification as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant in North Carolina required to start the assignment.
• Minimum 6 months of recent occupational therapy assistant experience, including home health experience preferred.
• Current CPR/BLS certification required.
• Basic knowledge of rehabilitation techniques for complex neurological injury required.
• Ability to implement home programs, fabricate/adapt simple adaptive equipment, and document patient progress per agency and regulatory standards.
• Good organizational and communication skills and ability to function with moderate supervision.
• Willingness to participate in care coordination, discharge planning, and performance improvement activities.
• Preferred: Prior experience working with electronic medical records in a home health setting.

Assignment Details

• Facility Type: Home Health.
• Shift Name: Nights.
• Shift Pattern: 5x8.
• Assignment Type: Travel contract.
• Start/End Window: May through August assignment period (dates provided by client).

Location Highlights

King, NC is a convenient base for outdoor and small-city living. The city sits near Hanging Rock State Park, about a 20–30 minute drive offering hiking trails, waterfalls, and rock formations. Downtown Winston-Salem is approximately a 25–35 minute commute and provides museums, performing arts venues, and a growing dining scene. The area lies within reasonable driving distance to Pilot Mountain State Park (roughly 40 minutes) for climbing and scenic overlooks, and it is a short drive to the Yadkin River for paddling and fishing. The region suits clinicians seeking a suburban lifestyle with easy access to state parks, regional cultural attractions, and short commutes to larger urban centers.

Benefits Designed for Travelers

We deeply value your commitment to impacting others, that’s why we offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package starting your first day.

• Weekly, on-time pay and full medical benefits options.
• 401k matching plan and competitive referral bonuses.
• 24/7 recruiter support by text, phone, or email.
• 100% paid housing available and travel/license reimbursement.

Impacting Patient Care Nationwide

Join Jackson Therapy Partners as a Travel COTA and get the flexibility, stability, and growth you deserve. Enjoy full-time pay, benefits, and relocation assistance in travel contracts that let you explore your favorite locations while maintaining job security in diverse settings nationwide. Choose from a variety of career options including direct hire, temp-to-hire, and travel contracts using ProVenture, our AI-enhanced career app designed for therapy professionals like you.

EEO Statement

Jackson Healthcare and its family of companies are an EEO/AA Employer. 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 of our associates.