Travel Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) - $42 per hour in Silver Spring, MD

Location: Silver Spring, MD

Start Date: 02-23-2026

End Date: 05-25-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Sunday-Saturday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM (Day shift)

Hours per Week: 35

Candidate Pay Rate: $42 per hour

• Assist licensed occupational therapists in delivering goal-driven therapy interventions
• Implement treatment plans and carry out therapeutic activities that improve daily living skills
• Monitor and document patient progress accurately and communicate changes to the care team
• Educate patients and families on adaptive strategies and safe use of assistive devices
• Collaborate closely with nurses, PTs, SLPs, and physicians to ensure coordinated care
• Maintain a safe and therapeutic environment, including equipment checks and infection control
• Contribute to discharge planning and recommendations to promote successful transitions

• Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) credential required
• Current or compact-eligible Maryland state licensure or ability to obtain licensure
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) or CPR certification required or obtained upon hire
• Clinical experience as a COTA preferred; strong hands-on patient care skills
• Ability to work a consistent day shift schedule and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team

• Associate degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant or related field (required)

• Skilled in therapeutic activity planning and ADL retraining
• Strong documentation and clinical reasoning skills
• Knowledge of adaptive equipment and assistive technology
• Excellent patient and family education and communication skills
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced rehabilitation environment
• Team-oriented mindset with good time management and organizational skills

• Generous housing stipend and travel support to make your assignment comfortable
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage to keep you healthy on and off the clock
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement so you can focus on care, not paperwork
• Paid time off so you can recharge between shifts and enjoy the area
• Travel reimbursement and help with relocation logistics for a smooth start
• Access to continuing education and professional development opportunities
• A supportive interdisciplinary team that values your input and growth
• Referral bonus program to reward you for bringing talented colleagues on board

Silver Spring sits just north of Washington, D.C., so you can spend weekends exploring the National Mall, Smithsonian museums, and a lively dining scene. Enjoy local parks like Sligo Creek Trail and Brookside Gardens, catch a show at AFI Silver Theatre, or take quick trips to Bethesda, downtown D.C., Baltimore Inner Harbor, and the Chesapeake Bay for waterfront outings. Easy Metro access makes city sightseeing a breeze when you have a day off.

Ready to start your next adventure as a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant? Let's get you moving forward!

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