Pediatric OTA | Travel Occupational Therapy Assistant

TotalMed Inc.; Taylorville (IL); On-site; USD 39,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Guaranteed Hours

Continuing Education

401k retirement plan

Sick pay

Wellness and fitness programs

Referral bonus

Medical benefits

Employee assistance programs

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Benefits start day 1

Job summary

TotalMed Allied is seeking a travel Pediatric Occupational Therapist (OTA) for a travel position in Taylorville, Illinois. The assignment runs 13 weeks with a 40-hour work week and a standard 8-hour day shift.

As an OTA you will work under the supervision of an OT to help patients of all ages develop daily living and work-related skills. Must have 1 year of OTA experience, BLS, and NBCOT (COTA) certification, with state licensure as applicable.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience as Occupational Therapy Assistant.
• State licensure required where applicable.
• Current BLS and NBCOT (COTA) certification required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver therapeutic activities and interventions under the supervising OT.
• Monitor patient progress and report observations to the OT.
• Document patient performance and progress per guidelines.
• Assist patients with exercises, mobility training, and use of adaptive equipment.
• Educate patients and families on independence in daily activities.
• Maintain treatment areas and equipment.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to support coordinated care.
• Comply with licensing requirements and professional standards.

Skills

Pediatric Occupational Therapist

Education

BLS

NBCOT (COTA)

Job description

TotalMed Allied is seeking a travel Pediatric Occupational Therapist (OTA) for a travel position in Taylorville, Illinois. The assignment runs 13 weeks with a 40-hour work week and a standard 8-hour day shift.

As an OTA you will work under the supervision of an OT to help patients of all ages develop daily living and work-related skills. Must have 1 year of OTA experience, BLS, and NBCOT (COTA) certification, with state licensure as applicable.