Job Description

Overview
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) travel assignment in a corrections setting, Mount Olive, North Carolina. Start date: 06/01/2026. Duration: 13 weeks. Weekly pay: $1,402–$1,493 per week. Guaranteed hours: 35 per week. Shift: 08:00–16:30. Employment type: Travel - Temporary Assignment. This position involves providing direct occupational therapy services within a corrections environment under supervision, with a focus on rehabilitating activities of daily living and functional mobility.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $1,402–$1,493 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 35 hours per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: 08:00–16:30 (7.5 hours with a half-hour lunch), 5 days per week
- Start date: 06/01/2026
- Setting: corrections environment

Responsibilities
- Deliver occupational therapy services to adults within a corrections setting under OT supervision and BOC scope.
- Implement therapy plans and evidence-based interventions to improve ADLs, fine motor skills, coordination, dexterity, and cognitive-motor tasks.
- Assess patient needs and contribute to initial evaluations and ongoing progress notes; document outcomes in the electronic health record per facility policy.
- Adapt activities for safety, accessibility, and independence; use assistive devices, splints, and adaptive equipment as appropriate.
- Monitor patient safety, hygiene, infection control, and adherence to safety protocols; communicate deviations or concerns to the OT team.
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to coordinate care, share progress, and update treatment plans; participate in case conferences as required.

Requirements
- Active North Carolina Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant license or eligibility to obtain prior to start date
- NBCOT certification as a COTA or eligibility for certification/recertification
- Associate degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant from an accredited program
- Ability to work effectively in a corrections setting and comply with security and safety policies
- Proficiency with documentation and electronic medical records; clear communication skills
- Minimum readiness to start by the stated start date and commit to the 13-week assignment

Benefits and Support
- Guaranteed hours on assignment
- Competitive, employer-paid weekly pay (per week)
- 24/7 recruiter and travel support for assignment coordination
- Dedicated support throughout the assignment to assist with onboarding and ongoing needs

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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.

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