Location: Silver Spring, MD

Start Date: 02-23-2026

End Date: 05-25-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Sunday-Saturday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM (Day shift)

Hours per Week: 35

Candidate Pay Rate: $42 per hour

Roles & Responsibilities

• Assist licensed occupational therapists in delivering goal-driven therapy interventions
• Implement treatment plans and carry out therapeutic activities that improve daily living skills
• Monitor and document patient progress accurately and communicate changes to the care team
• Educate patients and families on adaptive strategies and safe use of assistive devices
• Collaborate closely with nurses, PTs, SLPs, and physicians to ensure coordinated care
• Maintain a safe and therapeutic environment, including equipment checks and infection control
• Contribute to discharge planning and recommendations to promote successful transitions

Qualifications

• Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) credential required
• Current or compact-eligible Maryland state licensure or ability to obtain licensure
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) or CPR certification required or obtained upon hire
• Clinical experience as a COTA preferred; strong hands-on patient care skills
• Ability to work a consistent day shift schedule and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team

Education

• Associate degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant or related field (required)

Knowledge & Skills

• Skilled in therapeutic activity planning and ADL retraining
• Strong documentation and clinical reasoning skills
• Knowledge of adaptive equipment and assistive technology
• Excellent patient and family education and communication skills
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced rehabilitation environment
• Team-oriented mindset with good time management and organizational skills

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend and travel support to make your assignment comfortable
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage to keep you healthy on and off the clock
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement so you can focus on care, not paperwork
• Paid time off so you can recharge between shifts and enjoy the area
• Travel reimbursement and help with relocation logistics for a smooth start
• Access to continuing education and professional development opportunities
• A supportive interdisciplinary team that values your input and growth
• Referral bonus program to reward you for bringing talented colleagues on board

Travel Perks: Explore Silver Spring, MD

Silver Spring sits just north of Washington, D.C., so you can spend weekends exploring the National Mall, Smithsonian museums, and a lively dining scene. Enjoy local parks like Sligo Creek Trail and Brookside Gardens, catch a show at AFI Silver Theatre, or take quick trips to Bethesda, downtown D.C., Baltimore Inner Harbor, and the Chesapeake Bay for waterfront outings. Easy Metro access makes city sightseeing a breeze when you have a day off.

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