We're hiring a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant for a travel contract role at a great facility. Under the guidance of a licensed Occupational Therapist, you’ll help patients regain the skills they need for everyday life. If you’re ready to make a real difference, apply today and a recruiter will reach out with the details.
Minimum Requirements
- Associate degree in Occupational Therapy from an ACOTE-accredited program.
- Current state licensure/certification in North Carolina required to start the assignment.
- Minimum 6 months of experience as an Occupational Therapy Assistant. (Client requires recent hands-on home health experience when available.)
- Current CPR/BLS certification required. (AHA or ARC accepted.)
- Basic knowledge of rehabilitation techniques related to complex neurological injury required.
- Experience delivering care in home health settings preferred.
- Ability to document clinical notes and maintain required patient records in compliance with company and regulatory requirements.
- Effective organizational and communication skills with the ability to function with moderate supervision.
Assignment Details
- Facility type: Home Health.
- Shift name: Nights.
- Shift pattern: 5x8 nights.
- Assignment type: Travel contract.
- Candidates must be prepared to follow supervisory direction from a licensed Occupational Therapist and participate in care coordination and discharge planning.
Location Highlights
Pollocksville, NC offers a coastal, small-town lifestyle with access to regional outdoor recreation and historic towns. The town sits along the Trent River and is about a 25–30 minute drive to New Bern, which features Tryon Palace and a historic downtown waterfront. It is within approximately 1 hour of the Crystal Coast beaches and is about 1.5 hours from the Outer Banks gateway at Nags Head, offering boating, fishing, and coastal recreation. The area is suited to clinicians who prefer a quieter, small-town or coastal lifestyle with easy access to regional cultural attractions, state parks, and water-based adventure options.
Benefits Designed for Travelers
We deeply value your commitment to impacting others, that’s why we offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package starting your first day.
- Full Medical Benefits & 401k Matching Plan.
- 24/7 Recruiter: Your main point of contact available by text, phone or email.
- Competitive Referral Bonuses.
- 100% Paid Housing Available.
- Travel & License Reimbursement.
Impacting Patient Care Nationwide
Join Jackson Therapy Partners as a Travel COTA and get the flexibility, stability, and growth you deserve. Enjoy full-time pay, benefits, and relocation assistance in travel contracts that let you explore your favorite locations while maintaining job security in diverse settings nationwide. Choose from a variety of career options including direct hire, temp-to-hire, and travel contracts using ProVenture, our AI-enhanced career app designed for therapy professionals like you.
EEO Statement
Jackson Healthcare and its family of companies are an EEO/AA Employer. 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 celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all of our associates.