COTA Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant

Location: Frederick, Maryland

Job Type: Travel

Weekly Pay: $1453.50

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: 10 Hour Day

Start Date: 2026-03-23

Shifts Per Week: 4

Scheduled Hours: 40

Job Id: 35769860

Job Description

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Location

Maryland

Assignment Duration

This is a 13-week contract position.

Schedule

Monday - Friday / Day (6:30/7:00am - 3/3:30pm)

Job Description

Join a large multidisciplinary team of approximately 40 clinicians in a fast-paced hospital environment. Our team treats a variety of diagnoses with a mixture of orthopedic, neurological, behavioral health, and critical care caseloads. The focus of the position includes treatment of morning ADLs, 1:1 treatment, and facilitating group treatment.

Responsibilities

  • Deliver quality occupational therapy services according to treatment plans for patients.
  • Document with web-based software and documentation system (EMR).
  • Meet all clinical, departmental, and regulatory expectations, including productivity standards.
  • Provide accurate and timely documentation for patient caseload.
  • Conduct patient and family education along with hospital staff (physicians and nursing teams).
  • Foster a positive work environment that promotes teamwork and communication.

Required Experience / Certifications / Licensure

  • Degree from an ACOTE accredited school.
  • Current state licensure or eligibility in Occupational Therapy in Maryland.
  • At least one (1) year of hospital acute care experience.
  • Experience running Occupational Therapy groups is a plus.
  • Strong documentation skills using an EMR system (preferred hospital-based).
  • Basic Life Support certification through the American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
  • Demonstrates strong skills in flexibility, time management, and communication.
  • Focuses on patient care and excellent customer service.

Why ARMStaffing?

At ARMStaffing, we take care of our employees! We offer:

  • Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and more
  • Onboarding Made Easy: We handle physicals, titers, and more so you can focus on care
  • Clinical Support: In-house clinical team available to assist and advocate
  • 401k Retirement Plan: Eligible after waiting period; 4% match with 5% contribution
  • Recruiter Matching: Get paired with a recruiter based on your location and specialty
  • Extras: Travel reimbursement, housing allowance, meals, referral bonuses, and more

We're not the only ones who think ARMStaffing should be your first choice. Here’s why:

  • SIA’s Top-50 Fastest Growing Healthcare Staffing Firms – 2019
  • SIA’s Largest Healthcare Staffing Agencies in the U.S. – 2023
  • Top Workplace in the Lehigh Valley – 2022, 2023
  • Perfect scores for 'Name, Not a Number' and 'Recruiters' Personalities' on Highway Hypodermics
  • We've earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for healthcare staffing 15 years strong and counting!

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