Travel Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) in St. Cloud, MN

Key Responsibilities Provide occupational therapy services across general acute care settings including medical, surgical, orthopedics, neurological, neurosurgery, cardiac, and critical care units. Must commit to completing Minnesota Livescan fingerprinting within 48 hours of signing the contract, completed in person in Minnesota — this is a state requirement with no exceptions.

Job Title

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

Location

Saint Cloud, MN | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Days | 5x8 Hours (8:00–16:30) | Every 4th Weekend | Expected 40 hours/week

Key Responsibilities

• Provide occupational therapy services across general acute care settings including medical, surgical, orthopedics, neurological, neurosurgery, cardiac, and critical care units
• Deliver therapy services within an Acute Rehabilitation setting, where average patient length of stay is approximately two weeks
• Work with a high percentage of stroke patients within the acute rehab setting
• Carry out treatment plans developed by the supervising Occupational Therapist in accordance with facility protocols and state regulations
• Complete required documentation accurately and in a timely manner

Required Qualifications

• Active Minnesota COTA license — must be in hand at time of submission
• Minimum 1 year of experience as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
• Acute Care experience required
• Current BLS certification required
• Must commit to completing Minnesota Livescan fingerprinting within 48 hours of signing the contract, completed in person in Minnesota — this is a state requirement with no exceptions
• Travelers must live at least 25 miles from the facility to be eligible

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience working with stroke and neurological patient populations
• Prior travel therapy experience
• Familiarity with acute rehabilitation settings and shorter-stay patient programs

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to gain diverse clinical experience across multiple acute care specialties including orthopedics, cardiac, neurosurgery, and rehabilitation
• ASAP start available for qualified candidates ready to make an immediate impact