Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) - Contract

Centra Healthcare Solutions Inc; Leesville (LA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Direct deposit

CEU reimbursement

Housing accommodations

Assignment completion bonuses

License reimbursement

Health insurance

Job summary

Centra Healthcare Solutions is seeking an Occupational Therapist Assistant / COTA for a contract position in the United States. The role involves joining a SNF/LTC team and assuming responsibility for implementing the treatment plan with guidance from an occupational therapist.

Requirements include an Associates degree or certificate, active or pending licensure as a COTA, and CPR certification. The position offers a days schedule within a contract arrangement and benefits through Centra's local

Qualifications

• Must have earned either an Associates degree from an accredited school or a certificate from either a community, technical or vocational college.
• Current state license as an Occupational Therapist Assistant / Occupational Therapy Assistant / COTA or actively pursuing licensure.
• Current CPR certification.
• Assist patients with rehabilitative activities and exercises per the treatment plan developed with an OT.
• Assess learning needs and capabilities of patients and caregivers by age, understanding, and emotional status.
• Demonstrate sound clinical reasoning in treatment planning, implementation, and progress monitoring.
• Collaborate within an interdisciplinary team to meet patient goals.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with rehabilitative activities and exercises per the treatment plan.
• Assess learning needs and capabilities of patients and caregivers.
• Demonstrate and apply clinical reasoning in treatment planning and progress monitoring.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to meet patient goals.

Skills

CPR certification

Clinical reasoning

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Patient assessment

Education

Associates degree or certificate (OT-related)

Job description

A great SNF / LTC is looking for an experienced or newly graduated Occupational Therapist Assistant / Occupational Therapy Assistant / COTA to join their growing team for a contract assignment!

This is a contract position. Days schedule.

This role assumes responsibility and accountability for incorporating the vision, values, mission and critical goals of the organization into their job performance.

Requirements include:

• Must have earned either an Associates degree from an accredited school or a certificate from either a community, technical or vocational college.
• Current state license as an Occupational Therapist Assistant / Occupational Therapy Assistant/ COTA or proactively in the process of the application process for current state licensure as an Occupational Therapist Assistant / Occupational Therapy Assistant / COTA.
• Current CPR certification.
• Assist patients with rehabilitative activities and exercises outlined in a treatment plan developed in collaboration with an occupational therapist.
• Assess the learning needs and capabilities of patients and caregivers with regards to age, level of understanding and emotional status.
• Demonstrate and articulate sound clinical reasoning in treatment planning, implementation and monitoring of patient's progress.
• Effectively collaborate within an interdisciplinary team to meet patients goals.

About Centra:

Centra Healthcare's mission is to provide unparalleled service enabling professionals to concentrate on caring for America. We have many dynamic positions with cutting edge programs throughout the entire United States and various settings to meet each professional's criteria.

Benefits of a Local Contract or Travel Assignment through Centra:

• Highly competitive pay rates
• 401(k) plan
• Direct deposit
• CEU Reimbursement
• A chance to explore new places and new opportunities throughout the United States
• High coverage of the premiums of a comprehensive health insurance plan
• License and medical reimbursement
• Housing accommodations
• Assignment completion bonuses