School Occupational Therapist - $1,275 per week

Preferred Healthcare Staffing; Shelton (WA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

401(k) matching

CE reimbursement

Community impact

Job summary

Preferred Healthcare Staffing is seeking a travel Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) for a school position in Shelton, Washington. The role supports students under supervision of an occupational therapist, focusing on pediatric school-based therapy and rehab services.

The contract runs for 13 weeks, you will work 40 hours per week with 8-hour shifts starting ASAP, serving a district that values empowerment and educational participation for students with health conditions.

Qualifications

• Active state license as a certified occupational therapy assistant.
• Current CPR/BLS certification.
• 6 months of COTA experience within the last 5 years.

Responsibilities

• Support students to progress towards targets set by the OT.
• Perform observations of student handling educational tasks.
• Report student status and progress to supervisor.
• Document student care in a timely, legible manner.
• Utilize resources and materials safely and efficiently.
• Carry out duties promptly with care.

Skills

Active license

CPR/BLS

COTA experience

Job description

Preferred Healthcare Staffing is seeking a travel School Occupational Therapist for a travel job in Shelton, Washington.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Occupational Therapist
• Discipline: Therapy
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) - School

We are looking for a talented Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant with pediatric experience to work at an excellent school district in Shelton, Washington. This is a fantastic opportunity to build upon your occupational therapy skills while advancing your COTA career. The job will entail providing therapy and rehabilitation services to students in the school district. You care about kids and are committed to empowering them to participate more fully in educational tasks when that ability is compromised by a health condition. Under the supervision of an occupational therapist, you will help students develop, recover, improve, and maintain the skills needed for the educational environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Support students to help them progress towards the targets agreed upon with the occupational therapist.
• Carry out observations. For example, how a student copes with educational functions.
• Accurately report student status and progress to supervisor.
• Document student care in a timely, legible, and efficient manner.
• Utilize resources and materials in an efficient and safe manner.
• Perform all duties promptly in a competent and caring manner.

Job Requirements

• Active state license as a certified occupational therapy assistant
• Current CPR/BLS certification
• 6 months of COTA experience within the last 5 years

What We Offer

• Competitive pay package
• Medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) matching
• Retirement planning and savings optionsContinuing Education reimbursement
• Ability to make an impact in the communities we serve

About Preferred Healthcare Staffing

Preferred Healthcare is a well-established and highly reputable staffing agency that specializes in placing therapy and allied health professionals in positions carefully aligned with their skills and career goals. We pride ourselves on honesty, building lasting relationships, and genuinely taking care of our HCPs. We believe this helps to achieve our mutual goal: better patient care. Awarded Best of Staffing (6 years straight!) and Certified by The Joint Commission.

Preferred Healthcare Staffing is an Equal Opportunity Employer

We are committed to the hiring, advancement and fair treatment of all individuals and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected status as designated by federal, state, or local law.

Preferred Healthcare Staffing Job ID #1208259. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.

Benefits

• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• 401k retirement plan