Travel Occupational Therapy Assistant Job in East Chicago, IN | Days (5x8)

Lifepoint Rehab - St. Catherines Rehab Center - East Chicago East Chicago, IN
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Occupational Therapy Assistant in East Chicago, IN
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$1,572
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Travel · Therapy
Shift
Days
5×8 hrs
Start Date
11/23
Flexible
Contract
15 wks
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This travel Occupational Therapy Assistant job in East Chicago, IN with Advantis Medical is a 15-week travel Occupational Therapy Assistant contract at Lifepoint Rehab - St. Catherines Rehab Center - East Chicago. This role pays $1,572 per week and follows a Days shift with a 5x8 schedule. Read more

In this travel Occupational Therapy Assistant job, you will support patient care through specialty-specific clinical services, perform assessments and treatments within your scope of practice, document patient progress, operate relevant medical equipment, and collaborate with physicians and the broader care team to help deliver quality patient outcomes.

Advantis Medical supports travel clinicians with personalized recruiter guidance, fast and straightforward onboarding, complimentary licensing support, and benefits that start on Day 1. Start your application today to learn more about this travel Occupational Therapy Assistant job in East Chicago, IN and other assignments available nationwide. Read less

Job Details

  • Facility: Lifepoint Rehab - St. Catherines Rehab Center - East Chicago
  • Location: East Chicago, IN 46312
    Explore the area! See our local guide further down this page.
  • Contract Length: 15 Weeks
  • Shift: Days (5x8)
  • Start Date: Nov 23, 2026
  • Setting: Contact for details

Responsibilities

  • Deliver occupational therapy interventions under the direction of a supervising Occupational Therapist, following each patient's established plan of care
  • Guide patients through activities of daily living, fine-motor tasks, and functional skills training
  • Train patients in the use of adaptive equipment and compensatory techniques within the established plan
  • Monitor patient response during treatment and report progress and concerns to the supervising therapist

Travel Occupational Therapy Assistant Requirements:

  • 2+ years of recent Occupational Therapy Assistant experience.
  • Must hold all required certifications and licenses as mandated by Indiana and national regulatory bodies.

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FAQs – Travel Occupational Therapy Assistant Jobs Near East Chicago, IN

What license and certifications do I need for travel OTA jobs?
You need an active OTA license in the assignment state or an OT Compact privilege, which is available only when both your home state and the assignment state are actively issuing. Most facilities also require current NBCOT certification as a COTA and BLS. Because the OT Compact is still onboarding states, many assignments still require a traditional license.
How does supervision work for travel OTAs?
The supervising OT completes evaluations, establishes the plan of care, and remains responsible for reassessment and discharge, while the OTA delivers delegated treatment and documents progress. State rules and facility policies determine how often supervision occurs and whether the OT must be on site.
What do travel OTA assignments involve day to day?
The day-to-day role depends heavily on setting. SNF work often centers on ADL retraining, adaptive equipment, and productivity targets; inpatient rehab adds higher-acuity functional training; and school roles focus on fine-motor, sensory, and classroom participation goals. Ask about caseload size and how quickly the facility expects a traveler to reach a full schedule.

Benefits

  • Day One Benefits, Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(k)
  • Relocation and Travel Reimbursement
  • Dedicated team to help with state licensing & renewals
  • Weekly Direct Deposit
  • $1,000 Referral Bonus + $250 Bonus for Your Referral

Explore East Chicago, IN

Indiana offers therapy travelers more regional variety than its image of flat farmland suggests. Indianapolis has a large medical community, including physical therapy connected with orthopedic and rehabilitation care. The surrounding city combines professional sports, public art, and museums, while Bloomington brings music and university events farther south. Southern Indiana’s wooded hills and limestone country offer another setting, with Brown County known for scenery and its arts community. At the opposite end of the state, the Lake Michigan shore has beaches and dunes. Small-city living can also include distinctive architecture in Columbus or historic streets beside the Ohio River. Autumn is especially appealing in the southern hills, while basketball games and indoor performances offer ways to spend winter evenings.

Travel Allied Health Jobs With Advantis Medical — The Gold Standard

At Advantis Medical Staffing, we take great pride in our commitment to caring for clinicians. We are dedicated to connecting clinicians with the best travel jobs nationwide, while providing exceptional service that fosters a trusted partnership for life. Our mission is to deliver the “Gold Standard” in clinician care—not only by securing your first job but by advocating for your long-term career goals and well-being.

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