Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant / COTA

Nurse Staffing LLC; California; On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing agency for healthcare professionals is seeking Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants to implement therapy services across various settings in California. Ideal candidates will have an associates degree in occupational therapy and a current BLS card, with competitive compensation packages and numerous benefits including medical, dental, and travel allowances.

Benefits

Aggressive Compensation Packages

Lodging Per-Diem for those who qualify

Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits available

401K

Daily Pay Available

Free CEUs

24 / 7 Clinical Support

Critical Illness Insurance

Disability Insurance

Qualifications

• Associates degree in occupational therapy preferred.
• Current BLS card required.
• New graduates are welcome to apply.

Responsibilities

• Implement occupational therapy services for patients under supervision.
• Modify treatment plans as needed based on patient needs.
• Assess patient learning capabilities.

Skills

Clinical reasoning

Patient assessment

Education

Associates degree in occupational therapy

Tools

BLS card

Job description

Allied 24 / 7 is looking for an individual who is licensed under the laws of the state as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant COTA to implement occupational therapy services for patients under the supervision of an occupational therapist, with services including treatment, standardized assessment data and documentation. Allied 24 / 7 specializes in placing therapists in all settings. We have openings throughout the state, including hospitals, LTCs and independently owned clinics. We can find job matches according to your needs - per diem, long or short term temp, even permanent placement and Travel opportunities.

Duties and Responsibilities :

• Demonstrate and articulate sound clinical reasoning in treatment planning, implementation and monitoring of patient progress.
• Recognize when standard patient protocols or treatment plans need modification to meet individual patient needs & reports to therapist.
• Understand the role of therapy in the context of the patients age, total needs perspective and environment.
• Perform age appropriate advanced competency skills in area of practice and with respect to individual patients problems.
• Assess the learning needs and capabilities of patients with regard to age, level of understanding & emotional status.
• Consistently report to therapist patient progress / status to allow for update of goals and modification of treatment program.
• Utilize appropriate methods and materials for effective learning, monitoring response to education, and adapting program appropriately.

Required Qualifications :

• Associates degree in occupational therapy preferred and / or state requirements.
• Current BLS card.

Incentives :

Benefits for our Travel & Local Contracts Include :

• Aggressive Compensation Packages
• Lodging Per-Diem for those who qualify
• Meals and Incidentals Allowance for those who qualify
• Travel Expense Allowance for those who qualify
• Medical Dental and Vision Benefits available (For you and family)
• Day 1 Medical and Voluntary Insurance eligibility for all full-time contracted professionals
• 401K
• Daily Pay Available
• Free CEUs
• 24 / 7 Clinical Support
• Professional and General Liability Coverage
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Term Life Insurance
• Bridge Insurance
• Identity Theft Protection
• State License Assistance
• New graduates are welcome to apply (Allied Only)
• Unlimited Referral Bonus Program
• Personal Staffing Assistance and Large Support Staff
• Exceptional Customer Service (available 24 hours)
• Travel Tax Filing Resources

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