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

We're hiring a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant for a travel contract role at a skilled nursing facility in Washington, DC. Under the guidance of a licensed Occupational Therapist, you will help residents regain the skills needed for daily living through therapeutic activities, adaptive equipment training, and documentation of progress. If you are ready to contribute clinical skill and compassion, apply and a recruiter will reach out with the details.

Minimum Requirements

• Associate degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited college.
• Active District of Columbia COTA license or ability to obtain required DC licensure prior to start.
• BLS certification from AHA or ARC is required prior to start.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience working as a COTA in a skilled nursing facility or long-term care setting preferred.
• Experience with ADL retraining, durable medical equipment recommendations, and restorative nursing programs preferred.
• Competence in documentation within electronic health record systems preferred.

Assignment Details

• Facility type: Skilled Nursing Facility.
• Shift name: Days.
• Shift details: Days 08:30–16:30.
• Schedule pattern: 5x8.
• Assignment length: 13 weeks.

Location Highlights

Washington, DC offers extensive cultural and outdoor options within short travel times. The National Mall and Smithsonian museums are within the city center and accessible via Metro in 10–20 minutes from many neighborhoods, providing museum and monument access. The Georgetown waterfront and Potomac River offer waterfront dining and a 2–4 mile network of walking and bike trails for an active lifestyle. Rock Creek Park is within the city and features over 30 miles of trails and picnic areas for quiet outdoor recreation. The U Street and Adams Morgan districts provide vibrant nightlife, music venues, and diverse dining within short Metro rides, supporting an urban, walkable lifestyle. Reagan National Airport is about 10 minutes by car from the downtown area and Union Station provides regional rail and Amtrak connections for weekend travel.

Benefits Designed for Travelers

We value your time and commitment. A recruiter will share details about the benefits package during the application process.

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.