Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) - SNF / LTC - Contract

Centra Healthcare Solutions, Inc.; Fort Dodge (KS); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Centra Healthcare Solutions Inc is seeking an Occupational Therapist Assistant / COTA for a contract assignment at a SNF/LTC in Fort Dodge, IA. The role involves assisting patients with rehabilitative activities per a plan developed with an OT and requires an active state license or licensure in progress and current CPR certification.

The position offers a day schedule with the opportunity to work closely with an interdisciplinary team to achieve patient goals and gain diverse clinical

Qualifications

• Must have earned an Associates degree or a certificate from a community, technical or vocational college.
• Current state license as an Occupational Therapist Assistant / COTA or actively pursuing licensure.
• Current CPR certification.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

CPR certification

Education

Associates degree or certificate from a community/technical college

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.

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