Occupational Therapy Assistant (Journey Travel) - COTA

Genesis HealthCare; San Leandro (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Powerback as an Occupational Therapy Assistant - Journey Traveler, where you will travel nationwide for 13-week assignments, providing essential therapy services to patients. Work under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist, ensuring high-quality care and individualized treatment plans. Enjoy benefits such as medical plans, continuing education, and support for new grads. Make a meaningful impact in the lives of patients while advancing your career in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision plans

Continuing Education through Medbridge

H-1B Visa & Relocation Assistance

Employee Recognition Program

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant Program.
• Initial certification from the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy.

Responsibilities

• Implement occupational therapy programs and provide treatments.
• Attend patient care meetings and contribute to therapy sessions.
• Organize treatment groups in consultation with the Occupational Therapist.

Skills

Compassionate Service

Patient Care

Team Collaboration

Education

Occupational Therapy Assistant Program

National Board Certification

Job description

Overview

At Powerback, we're on a mission to improve lives. As a leader in physical, occupational, speech, and respiratory therapies, we help older adults stay active and thrive while providing essential therapy for children at home and in school.

With over 38 years of trusted service, our reach spans skilled nursing centers, assisted and independent living facilities, outpatient clinics, and home-based care. We're proud to deliver personalized care exactly where and when it's needed most.

Join an industry-leading team that restores hope and makes a lasting impact. If you're passionate about making a meaningful difference and want to be part of the future of rehabilitation and wellness, Powerback is the place for you.

Why Powerback?

• Benefits: We offer Medical, Dental, and Vision plans to Full-Time and Part-Time team members.
• Support for New Grads & Clinical Fellows: Our Powerback Clinical Mentorship Program kicks off on day one, helping you learn from the best in the field.
• Continuing Education: Keep growing with free CEUs through Medbridge.
• H-1B Visa & Relocation Assistance: We support Visa or Green Card sponsorships, plus our Journey Travel Program lets you work across the U.S. with the security of a full-time role.
• Perks at Powerback: Enjoy exclusive discounts on Wireless/TV, Home/Auto/Renters and Pet Insurance, Childcare, Eldercare, and more. Earn rewards through our PowerZone Employee Recognition Program, and expand your expertise with our Clinicians in Action professional development program.

Responsibilities

The Occupational Therapy Assistant - Journey Traveler must be able to travel nationwide for 13-week assignments. This position provides flexibility to travel the country and work in various settings. On assignment, the Occupational Therapy Assistant implements occupational therapy programs and provides treatments to facilitate increased independence and functioning, under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist.

Responsibilities include attending and contributing to patient care, staffing conferences, and meetings as a representative of occupational therapy, under the direction of the Occupational Therapist. They are responsible for delivering rehab services effectively and efficiently, adhering to the established plan of care, and documenting services timely.

The OTA works with the rehabilitation team to develop programs tailored to each patient's needs, instructs patients, families, and caregivers in therapy techniques, and maintains proper documentation. They also maintain equipment and report repairs as needed.

They ensure patients and families receive high-quality, compassionate service, implementing individualized treatment plans, and providing interventions across various areas such as cognitive skills, muscle strength, coordination, endurance, mobility, perceptual abilities, sensory awareness, sitting and standing tolerance, balance, activities of daily living, joint protection, work simplification, orientation, and physical agent modalities.

The OTA organizes and facilitates treatment groups in consultation with the Occupational Therapist and performs other duties as required.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant Program according to AOTA & ACOTE standards.
• Initial certification from the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy.
• Licensed or eligible for licensure as required in the state of practice.
• Available to travel and temporarily reside outside the primary residence for 13-week assignments nationwide.