Travel COTA - Skilled Nursing Facility

Assignment Overview Shift:

Days, 5x8hrs

Hours:

40 hrs/wk

Start Date:

May 4, 2026

Length:

13 weeks

Openings:

1 Description American Traveler is hiring a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) with a minimum of 2 years of long-term care experience for a day shift position in Abilene, TX. Details Long-term care (LTC) / skilled nursing facility setting Day shift, 8 hours per day, 40 hours per week No weekend or on-call requirements 13-week contract Requirements Active TX OTA license or compact license required (license required if applicable) Minimum 2 years of OTA experience in a long-term care setting DOR (Daily Occupancy Report) experience preferred Additional Information Implements specialized therapy plans developed by the supervising OT, guiding patients through therapeutic exercises to improve motor skills and coordination Provides ADL training including bathing, dressing, and eating using adaptive techniques Instructs patients and families on the use of adaptive equipment such as reachers, mobility aids, and modified utensils Documents patient progress, behavioral changes, and safety concerns and reports findings to the supervising OT Supports caregivers by training them on home programs and provides emotional encouragement to patients Handles operational tasks including preparing treatment areas, cleaning equipment, and administrative duties such as scheduling Candidates previously employed by the facility within the last 12 months may not be eligible for this position