Travel Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) - $1,382 to $1,582 per week in Springfield, OH

We're hiring a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant for a travel contract role at a Skilled Nursing Facility in Springfield, OH. Under the guidance of a licensed Occupational Therapist, you will help patients regain skills needed for everyday life across a large campus setting that includes a skilled nursing unit and an attached assisted living facility. Apply today and a recruiter will reach out with details.

Minimum Requirements

• Associate degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited college.
• Active Ohio COTA license or state license required to start the assignment.
• BLS certification from AHA or ARC may be required.
• Experience working in skilled nursing facility (SNF) environments is required.
• Familiarity with Net Health and PCC electronic medical records is required.
• Ability to meet productivity expectations: 90–92% for COTA (client requirement).
• Ability to collaborate with onsite therapy team including full-time OTs, PTAs, and SLPs.
• OT available for supervision as needed (client staffing pattern includes full-time OT coverage M–F and additional OT coverage twice weekly).
• Preferred: prior experience in campus-style settings that include both SNF and assisted living. (Preferred)

Assignment Details

• Facility Type: Skilled Nursing Facility on a large campus with an attached Assisted Living Facility.
• Shift Name: Days.
• Schedule: Flexible with days; client will consider 5x8s or 4x10s.
• EMR Systems: Net Health, PCC.
• Productivity Requirement: 90–92% for COTA, 85% for OT.

Location Highlights

Springfield, OH offers easy access to regional outdoor recreation and cultural venues. Springfield is within a 30–40 minute drive of John Bryan State Park and Clifton Gorge State Nature Preserve, providing hiking and scenic river gorge access for an adventurous lifestyle. The city is a 30–40 minute drive to downtown Dayton and approximately 45–60 minutes to Columbus, offering urban entertainment, museums, and professional sports within a reasonable commute. Local attractions include the Heritage Center Museum and Buck Creek State Park, both providing historic exhibits and waterfront recreation within 10–20 minutes of many neighborhoods, fitting a suburban lifestyle with convenient access to regional urban and outdoor options.

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.