COTA Acute Care Hospital
Saint Cloud, MN
Ardor Health Solutions
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Travel Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

St. Cloud, Minnesota

Facility: Saint Cloud Hospital
Setting: Hospital-Based Therapy
Profession: Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)
Contract: Travel Assignment
Start Date: ASAP
Current End Date: October 17, 2026
Extension: High likelihood of extension through the holidays
Schedule: 5x8-Hour Days | 8:00 AM–4:30 PM | 40 Hours/Week
Weekends: Every 4th Weekend
Job ID: JPC-1270917

COTA Opportunity – St. Cloud, MN

Ardor Health Solutions is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant for an ASAP-start travel assignment at Saint Cloud Hospital in St. Cloud, Minnesota.

This is a great opportunity for a COTA looking for a consistent Monday–Friday-style day schedule in a hospital environment while still keeping weekend requirements minimal.

The current assignment is approved through October 17, with a high likelihood of extension through the holidays, giving you the potential to turn this into a longer-term assignment if it's a good fit.

Position Highlights

• Hospital-based COTA opportunity
• 40 hours per week
• 5x8-hour day shifts
• 8:00 AM–4:30 PM
• Weekend rotation only every 4th weekend
• ASAP start
• Current approval through October 17
• High likelihood of extension through the holidays
• Travelers living within 25 miles WILL be considered
• Collaborative interdisciplinary healthcare environment

Qualifications Required

• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program
• Current Minnesota COTA license or ability to obtain prior to start
• Current NBCOT certification as applicable
• Current BLS certification
• Strong clinical and documentation skills
• Ability to work effectively with an interdisciplinary rehabilitation team
• Strong communication and time-management skills
• Comfortable working within a hospital-based rehabilitation environment

What You'll Do

• Provide occupational therapy interventions under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist
• Help patients improve independence with activities of daily living
• Provide therapeutic activities and exercises based on established plans of care
• Address functional mobility, strength, coordination, safety and independence
• Educate patients and caregivers on adaptive strategies and equipment
• Collaborate with OTs, PTs, SLPs, nursing, physicians and other members of the healthcare team
• Document patient progress and response to treatment
• Assist with discharge planning and recommendations as appropriate

Why St. Cloud, MN?

St. Cloud offers a great balance between city amenities and access to Minnesota's outdoor lifestyle.

Located northwest of the Twin Cities, you'll have restaurants, shopping and entertainment nearby while also being surrounded by lakes, parks and trails. Minneapolis–St. Paul is close enough for day trips and weekends when you want professional sports, concerts, restaurants or bigger-city entertainment.

If you extend through the holidays, you'll also get the full Minnesota experience — fall colors followed by the start of winter and holiday season.

Why Travel with Ardor Health Solutions?

Ardor Health Solutions has been helping healthcare professionals find travel opportunities for more than 25 years.

• Weekly pay
• Day 1 medical, dental & vision insurance
• Travel reimbursement
• Licensing and certification reimbursement
• Housing assistance
• Referral bonuses
• Dedicated recruiter support
• Nationwide therapy opportunities

About Your Recruiter

Hi! I'm Amanda with Ardor Health Solutions. I've spent more than 20 years in therapy recruiting and understand that finding the right contract is about much more than simply matching you with an open position.

I'll help you understand the schedule, setting, compensation, extension potential and overall expectations so you have the information you need before making a decision.

Whether you're traveling into Minnesota or already live locally, I'd love to tell you more about this St. Cloud opportunity.