Overview
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant, Acute Care
Lagrange, Georgia, United States
Start date: 08/31/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
Weekly pay: $1,568-$1,643 per week
Shift: 3x12-hour days (36 hours per week)
Work setting: acute care environment within a high-volume care setting
This travel assignment is a temporary placement designed to support rehabilitation services across the full continuum of care.
Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $1,568-$1,643 per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: 3x12-hour days (days)
- Start date: 08/31/2026
- Travel assignment type: Travel - Temporary Assignment
- Acute care environment experience
Responsibilities
- Support the delivery of rehabilitative programs designed to restore or improve function in activities of daily living, functional mobility, cognitive tasks, strength, coordination, and range of motion.
- Assist the supervising occupational therapist in assessing, planning, and implementing patient-centered therapy interventions.
- Monitor and document patient progress, noting changes and communicating updates to the care team to inform discharge planning.
- Maintain compliance with applicable regulatory standards and facility policies; uphold safety and infection control protocols.
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to coordinate care, optimize outcomes, and ensure smooth transitions between care settings.
- Promote patient engagement and independence through evidence-based activities and precise documentation.
Requirements
- Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) credential; active license or eligibility to practice in Georgia
- Graduate of an accredited OTA program (AA/AS) or equivalent
- Experience in acute care or inpatient rehabilitation settings preferred
- Ability to work 3x12-hour day shifts in a fast-paced environment
- Strong communication, collaboration, and documentation skills
- Ability to adapt interventions to diverse patient needs and clinical timelines
Benefits and Support
- Dedicated recruiter and ongoing travel support from Healthforce Healthcare LLC
- 24/7 assignment and clinical support during the engagement
- Weekly pay with direct deposit and payroll support
- Assistance with credentialing and onboarding processes as needed
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Please note: Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.
About Healthforce
Healthforce is a nationwide travel healthcare staffing agency connecting travel nurses and allied health professionals with high-quality contract assignments across the United States.
We specialize in placing clinicians in travel nursing jobs, allied health travel assignments, and local contract opportunities in hospitals, long-term care facilities, and outpatient settings. Whether you are an experienced traveler or taking your first assignment, Healthforce provides the support and opportunities you need to succeed.
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