Travel Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) - $1,546 to $1,746 per week in Toms River, NJ Job at Jackson Therapy Partners, Toms River, NJ

  • Jackson Therapy Partners
  • Toms River, NJ

Job Description

Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant
Location: Toms River, NJ
Agency: Jackson Therapy Partners
Pay: $1,546 to $1,746 per week
Shift Information: Days - 5 days x 8 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

We're hiring a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant for a travel contract role at a skilled nursing facility in Toms River, NJ. Under the guidance of a licensed Occupational Therapist, you will help patients regain skills for everyday life. Apply and a recruiter will reach out with the details.

Minimum Requirements

  • Associate degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited college.
  • Active New Jersey COTA license or ability to obtain state licensure prior to start of assignment.
  • BLS certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross preferred. (Preferred)
  • Experience working in a skilled nursing facility or long-term care setting preferred.
  • Experience providing ADL retraining, therapeutic activities, and functional positioning to older adult populations preferred.
  • Ability to follow treatment plans established by a licensed Occupational Therapist and document patient progress in electronic medical records.

Assignment Details

  • Facility type: Skilled Nursing Facility.
  • Shift name: Days.
  • Shift details: Days 0830-1630.
  • Schedule: 5x8.
  • Assignment length: 13 weeks.
  • Meal break: 30 minutes.

Location Highlights

Toms River offers coastal and suburban lifestyle options within easy reach of regional attractions. The city sits on the Barnegat Bay waterfront and is about a 40-minute drive to Island Beach State Park and its Atlantic Ocean beaches. Toms River is roughly 1 hour from Atlantic City casinos and boardwalk entertainment, and about 1.5 hours to New York City by car or commuter rail connections. Local amenities include beachfront recreation, marinas for boating on Barnegat Bay, and family-friendly dining and shopping along Hooper Avenue and downtown districts, providing a balanced coastal-suburban experience for traveling clinicians.

Benefits Designed for Travelers

We value your time and responsiveness. A comprehensive benefits package is offered starting your first day.

  • Full medical benefits and 401(k) matching plan.
  • 24/7 recruiter support via text, phone, or email.
  • Competitive referral bonuses.
  • 100% paid housing available.
  • Travel and license reimbursement.

Impacting Patient Care Nationwide

Join as a Travel COTA to gain flexibility and professional growth in varied settings. Options include direct hire, temp-to-hire, and travel contracts supported by career tools for therapy professionals.

EEO Statement

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 associates.

Job Tags

Full time, Contract work, Temporary work, Local area, Immediate start, Shift work

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