Occupational Therapy Assistant

TieTalent; Saint Joseph (KY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) in Saint Joseph, MO, for a 13-week travel contract. Responsibilities include supporting therapy treatments, encouraging patient recovery, and maintaining documentation. Candidates should have at least 2 years of experience and necessary certifications.

Qualifications

• 2 years of OT experience preferred.
• COTA license required.
• BLS Certification required.

Responsibilities

• Monitor a patient’s progress during treatment.
• Encourage patients during recovery.
• Teach patients skills for independence.

Skills

Occupational Therapy

Job description

Job Title: Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA)

Location: Saint Joseph, MO

Shift: Day 5x8-Hour

Salary based on 40 hours: $1520 /week Gross + Standard benefits

Job Type: 13-weeksTravel Contract

Summary: An Occupational Therapy Assistant, or Occupational Therapist Assistant, supports the Occupational Therapist in conducting therapy treatments to improve patients’ mobility and physical health. Their main duties include helping patients perform exercises or treatment plans, recording a patients’ health progress and collecting patients’ medical history or other personal information.

Occupational Therapy Assistants are responsible for treating patients with therapeutic and self-care activities. The job requires candidates to perform a variety of duties including the following:
Monitoring a patient’s progress to make sure that they’re successfully completing treatment.
Encouraging the patient during their recovery process.
Helping patients to improve their quality of life by finding solutions to their problems.
Helping injured employees improve their motor skills with the goal of re-entering the workforce.
* Teaching patients with disabilities to become more independent.
* Updating patient records for the Occupational Therapist.
* Keeping the office, treatment room and equipment in good order.
* Teaching patients, family members or other Caregivers skills and techniques to help with the patients’ treatment program.

Submission Requirements
* 2 years of OT experience Preferred
* LTC or Rehab Experience Preferred
* COTA license Required
* CPR-Required

Certification Requirements
* BLS Certification
* Occupational Therapy Assistant License

State License Requirements
* Missouri State License

Job Types: Full-time, Contract, Temporary

Pay: $34.00 - $38.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Schedule:
* 8 hour shift
* Day shift



Experience:
* Occupational Therapy : 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:
* Occupational Therapy Assistant License (Preferred)
* COTA (Required)
* BLS Certification (Required)
* CPR Certification (Required)

Work Location: In person