Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)
Pampa, Texas
Pampa Regional Medical Center

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) - Travel Assignment

Location: Pampa, Texas
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Day shift, 08:00 AM – 05:00 PM
Employment Type: Long-term assignment (LTA)

Job Summary

Seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) with 1-2 years of experience to provide rehabilitation services. This is a travel assignment requiring full-time day shift availability.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant license in Texas
• Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant with at least 1 year of experience within the last year
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by American Heart Association or Red Cross
• National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) certification
• Associate degree for a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Onboarding and Compliance Requirements

• Proof of immunizations or immunity for:

  • MMR (2 vaccines or positive titer)
  • Varicella (vaccination or titer)
  • Hepatitis B (3 immunizations, immune titer, or declination accepted)
  • Influenza vaccine or declination (required November 1 – March 31)
  • Tdap (declination only for medical reasons with PCP note)
• COVID-19 vaccination (2 doses plus booster) or completed declination (optional)
• Tuberculosis (TB) test within one year of start date
• Positive PPD requires negative chest X-ray proof (optional)
• Annual respirator fit test (3M 1860(s) mask or facility-approved alternative)
• Annual physical/health statement confirming clearance to work (within 60 days of start)
• Valid Driver’s License, State ID, or Passport
• National criminal background check within one year of start date (state-specific timing requirements apply)
• Drug screening within 60 days of start (minimum 10-panel including THC; CA locations require additional saliva THC test)
• Completion of facility-required competency exams and skills checklists with minimum 80% score
• Completion of orientation packet including essentials form and post-test
• Signed current job description (within the year)
• Education verification (diploma or transcripts if third-party verification unavailable)
• Prime agency attestation and SAM/EPLS exclusion search completed prior to onboarding
• Two professional references required, including at least one from a manager or direct supervisor
• Annual color-blind test

Additional Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position.
• This role is a full-time day shift travel assignment lasting approximately 13 weeks.
• All credentials and compliance documents must be uploaded and verified before onboarding.

This position offers an opportunity to work in a rehabilitation setting as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant on a travel contract in Texas.