COTA
Location: West St. Paul, MN
Start Date: 11-24-2025
End Date: 02-23-2026
Contract Type: Travel Contract
Shift Type: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM (Day shift)
Hours per Week: 32
About United Health Care Staffing
At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.
Roles & Responsibilities
- Provide compassionate, skilled occupational therapy services to short-term rehabilitation residents
- Assess patient function and create individualized treatment plans that promote independence
- Implement therapy interventions and document patient progress clearly and timely
- Collaborate with nurses, PT, SLP, and care team members to coordinate outstanding patient care
- Educate patients and families on safe strategies and home modifications to support discharge goals
- Advocate for patient needs while maintaining regulatory and safety compliance
Qualifications
- Licensed or certified COTA in good standing; ability to obtain Minnesota credentials if not already licensed
- Graduation from an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program
- Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) certification or willingness to obtain
- Comfortable working in a skilled nursing facility setting; new graduates are welcome
- Strong documentation skills and familiarity with clinical charting expectations
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
Education
- Associate degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program (OTA)
Knowledge & Skills
- Skilled in ADL training, splinting basics, therapeutic activities, and adaptive equipment
- Knowledge of geriatric rehabilitation and SNF care processes
- Ability to evaluate functional mobility and recommend safe discharge plans
- Competent in documentation and outcome-driven goal writing
- Team-oriented approach with strong clinical reasoning and time management
Benefits
- Competitive pay with overtime opportunities when needed
- Generous housing stipend options for contract clinicians
- Travel reimbursement so you can focus on care, not logistics
- Licensure assistance and reimbursement to keep your credentials current
- Flexible 13-week contract so you can gain great experience and maintain work-life balance
- A supportive team that values you and your clinical judgment
- Access to professional development and training opportunities
- Referral bonus program to reward you for helping us grow
Travel Perks: Explore West St. Paul, MN
West St. Paul sits just across the Mississippi River from Saint Paul and is a great launch point for Twin Cities adventures. Explore scenic riverfront parks and walking trails, visit Minnehaha Falls and its lovely park, or take a short trip into Minneapolis for world-class museums, shopping at the Mall of America, and a lively culinary and craft brewery scene. Seasonal outdoor activities include biking and lakeside recreation in summer and cross-country skiing and cozy local coffee shops in winter. Weekend day trips to charming small towns and state parks are easy from this central location.
Apply Now
Ready to start your next adventure as a COTA? Let's get you moving forward!
Send your resume to [email protected] or call us at 408-441-9200 today.
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