COTA
Location: Billings, MT
Start Date: 12-15-2025
End Date: 03-16-2026
Contract Type: Travel Contract
Shift Type: Day shift (Days). Exact start/end times and specific days to be confirmed with the facility; 36 hours guaranteed per week
Hours per Week: 36
Candidate Pay Rate: $46 per hour
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
- Deliver skilled occupational therapy services under the supervision of an OT, helping residents regain independence and confidence
- Perform evaluations and document progress to ensure individualized, goal-oriented care plans
- Collaborate with nursing, rehab staff, and families to coordinate patient-centered treatment
- Lead therapeutic activities that promote functional recovery and safe daily living skills
- Monitor resident response to interventions and adjust treatment plans as needed
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation and comply with facility, state, and regulatory requirements
Qualifications
- Current COTA certification (Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant) in good standing
- Eligible for or holding Montana state licensure/registration as required
- Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) certification preferred or willing to obtain
- Experience in skilled nursing, rehabilitation, or long-term care preferred
- Clear background check and up-to-date immunizations or TB screening per facility policy
- Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset
Education
- Associate degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program
Knowledge & Skills
- Solid understanding of restorative and compensatory approaches for ADLs
- Ability to implement therapeutic activities tailored to geriatric and post-acute populations
- Skilled in documentation, care planning, and outcome tracking
- Good problem solving and clinical reasoning skills
- Comfort working as part of a multidisciplinary rehab team
Benefits
- Generous housing stipend to make relocation easy and comfortable
- Travel reimbursement so your commute feels more like an adventure
- Medical, Dental & Vision coverage to keep you healthy on and off the clock
- Licensure assistance and reimbursement to support your professional mobility
- Paid time off so you can recharge and come back energized
- Competitive pay for contract travel clinicians
- Continuing education and professional development support
- A supportive interdisciplinary team that values your skills and growth
- Referral bonus program — bring a friend and earn rewards
Travel Perks: Explore Billings, MT
Billings is a great home base for outdoor lovers and culture seekers alike. Explore the Rimrocks and scenic hiking trails right near town, visit the Yellowstone Art Museum, or spend a weekend at Pictograph Cave State Park. Enjoy local breweries and restaurants downtown, take a short drive to the Bighorn Canyon for boating and wildlife viewing, or plan a longer trip to Yellowstone National Park for unforgettable landscapes.
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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