Travel Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) - $956 to $1,156 per week in Bronx, NY

We're hiring a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant for a travel contract role at a great facility in Bronx, NY. 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.
• Active New York State COTA license required to start the assignment.
• BLS Certification from AHA or ARC may be required.
• Experience working in a skilled nursing facility or long-term care setting preferred.
• Demonstrated experience providing ADL retraining, therapeutic activity planning, and adaptive equipment recommendations preferred.
• Ability to follow treatment plans developed by a supervising Occupational Therapist and document patient progress in electronic medical records preferred.

Assignment Details

• Facility Type: Skilled Nursing Facility.
• Shift Name: Days.

Location Highlights

Explore the Bronx and nearby New York attractions while on assignment. The Bronx is home to the New York Botanical Garden and Bronx Zoo, each within a short transit ride from many neighborhood locations, offering outdoor and family-friendly recreation. The borough provides rapid transit access via multiple NYC subway lines with typical commute times under one hour to Midtown Manhattan, supporting an urban lifestyle and cultural exploration. Pelham Bay Park and Van Cortlandt Park are within borough boundaries and offer hiking trails and waterfront access along Long Island Sound within a 20–30 minute drive from central Bronx neighborhoods. The borough suits clinicians seeking an urban, fast-paced lifestyle with easy access to major museums, diverse dining districts such as Arthur Avenue, and multiple commuter rail and bus options for regional travel.

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 because that's how it should be.
• Full Medical Benefits & 401k Matching Plan.
• 24/7 Recruiter: Your main point of contact available by text, phone or email.
• Competitive Referral Bonuses.
• 100% Paid Housing Available.
• 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.