Travel Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Occupational Therapist Assistant
Abilene, TX
Cross Country Allied
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus
$1,550/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
- SettingSkilled Nursing Facility (SNF)
Pay
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus
Description
Job Summary:
Occupational Therapist Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) in Abilene, Texas. This contract position is focused on providing therapy services in a skilled nursing and long-term care setting. Candidates are required to bring their license on the first day of assignment. The role offers a schedule of five days per week, with eight-hour shifts starting on 06/29/2026.
Job Details:
- Location: Abilene, TX
- Specialty: Occupational Therapist SNF
- Shift Hours: 8 hours per day
- Minimum Hours Per Week: 40 hours
- Schedule: Days, 8-hour shifts with flexibility for a day on the weekend if needed, total of five days per week
- Required Qualifications: Valid Texas license or pending license, 2 years of experience as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) in a skilled nursing facility setting, experience with Epic and NetHealth Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems
- Additional Information:
- Position based in a nursing home with 89 beds
- The therapy team consists of 1 Occupational Therapist (OT) and 2 Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTAs)
- Utilize Net Health (formerly Rehab Optima) and Point Click Care (PCC) EMR systems
- Productivity requirement is 90%
- Dress code: Navy blue scrubs
- Float: Not specified; omit if not explicitly required
- Travel Required: No
Benefits:
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
- Private housing or generous housing allowance
- Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
- Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
- Competitive salaries
- Referral bonuses
- Travel reimbursement
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Direct deposit/free checking
- Unlimited free CE credits
Employer
Cross Country Allied
5 nurses recommend working with Cross Country Allied
Pros
Responsive, honest, fair, speaks up for the traveler
Cons
None
Recommends working with Cross Country Allied
You bring the expertise. We bring the support you deserve. At Cross Country, we connect allied professionals with flexible opportunities designed around what matters most — your goals, your growth, and your wellbeing. Whether you specialize in imaging, respiratory, surgical, or lab work, we’re here to champion your success with nationwide roles, hands-on support, and a team that sees you as essential. Because this isn’t just work. It’s your purpose.
About Abilene, TX
As a Travel Occupational Therapy Assistant in Abilene, TX here's what you should know:- The cost of living in Abilene is lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living, providing good value for money.
- Abilene experiences hot summers with average highs around 95°F and mild winters with average lows around 33°F.
- Short term rentals and furnished housing options are relatively easy to find in Abilene, providing convenience for travel nurses.
- Abilene is car-friendly with well-maintained roads and highways.
- Public transportation options are limited, so having a car is essential for getting around.
- Abilene has a diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues may include allergies and respiratory conditions due to the dry climate.
- There is a growing population of travel nurses due to the presence of medical facilities and healthcare opportunities.
- Abilene offers a variety of activities including dining at Tex-Mex and Texas-style BBQ restaurants, exploring historical sites like Frontier Texas and Buffalo Gap Historic Village, visiting the Abilene Zoo, playing golf at outstanding courses, and enjoying the outdoors at places like Fort Phantom Hill.
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