Travel Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) - $1,248 to $1,448 per week in Tucson, AZ

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

Minimum Requirements

• Associate degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited college.
• Active Arizona COTA state license required to start the assignment.
• BLS certification from AHA or ARC may be required.
• Experience working in skilled nursing facility settings preferred.
• Ability to work structured day schedules and follow care plans under OT supervision.
• Current immunizations and TB screening as required by facility policies.

Assignment Details

• Facility type: Skilled Nursing Facility.
• Shift: Days.
• Shift hours: 08:30 - 16:30.
• Schedule: Monday through Friday, five 8-hour shifts.
• Assignment length: 13 weeks.
• May be required to float to other facilities within the region as needed.

Location Highlights

Tucson offers a desert and outdoor lifestyle with easy access to regional attractions. The city sits near Saguaro National Park and Catalina State Park, both within a 30–45 minute drive and offering hiking and climbing. Downtown Tucson features the historic Fourth Avenue shopping district and the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum is about 20 minutes from central Tucson, providing natural history exhibits and botanical gardens that fit an outdoor-minded lifestyle. The city is approximately 60 miles from the Mexican border, has an international airport with regional connections, and a compact urban core with cultural venues such as the Tucson Museum of Art and the University of Arizona campus, supporting an active, culturally varied lifestyle.

Benefits Designed for Travelers

We value your commitment to patient care. Benefits are available starting the first day of assignment.

• Weekly, on-time pay.
• Full medical benefits and 401(k) matching plan.
• 24/7 recruiter support via text, phone, or email.
• Competitive referral bonuses.
• 100% paid housing available.
• Travel and license reimbursement.

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 are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all applicants and associates.