Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

TEEMA Solutions Group; Waukon (IA); On-site; USD 63,700 - 63,882; Full time

Job summary

TEEMA Solutions Group is hiring a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) for a 13-week contract in Waukon, Iowa. This role involves administering therapy modalities, providing patient care, and collaborating with healthcare teams to ensure effective treatment. Candidates must be graduates of an ACOTE-accredited program and hold a current Iowa COTA license. The position offers 40 hours of work per week from Monday to Friday, along with a competitive compensation of $1400 - $1404 per week.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an ACOTE-accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program (Associate or Bachelor’s degree).
• Current and active Iowa Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant license.
• Current certification in good standing with the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT).
• Valid BLS/CPR certification for healthcare providers.
• Ability to commit to a 13-week contract with a consistent 40-hour weekly schedule.

Responsibilities

• Administer occupational therapy modalities and treatment procedures as determined by a treatment plan established by an Occupational Therapist.
• Provide direct patient care to help restore function and prevent disability following illness or injury.
• Monitor patient progress and collaborate with the supervising OT to modify treatment plans as needed to ensure successful recovery.
• Document patient treatments, significant changes in progress, and billing information accurately and timely.
• Communicate effectively with the interdisciplinary team, including physicians and nursing staff, to coordinate quality patient care.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe treatment environment, ensuring all therapy equipment is in good working order.

Skills

Occupational therapy modalities

Patient care

Communication skills

Education

ACOTE-accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program

Tools

BLS/CPR certification

Job description

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

Hiring a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to work in a healthcare setting in Waukon, Iowa 52172.

Contract: 13 weeks

Schedule: Monday – Friday

Hours: 40 hours per week

Compensation: $1400 - $1404

Key Responsibilities

Administer occupational therapy modalities and treatment procedures as determined by a treatment plan established by an Occupational Therapist.

Provide direct patient care to help restore function and prevent disability following illness or injury.

Monitor patient progress and collaborate with the supervising OT to modify treatment plans as needed to ensure successful recovery.

Document patient treatments, significant changes in progress, and billing information accurately and timely.

Communicate effectively with the interdisciplinary team, including physicians and nursing staff, to coordinate quality patient care.

Maintain a clean, organized, and safe treatment environment, ensuring all therapy equipment is in good working order.

Key Qualifications

Graduate of an ACOTE-accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program (Associate or Bachelor’s degree).

Current and active Iowa Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant license.

Current certification in good standing with the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT).

Valid BLS/CPR certification for healthcare providers.

Ability to commit to a 13-week contract with a consistent 40-hour weekly schedule.