Travel Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant - $1,143 per week

TotalMed Allied; Petoskey (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; 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 Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant for a 13-week assignment in Petoskey, Michigan. You will work under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist to help patients develop, improve, or recover daily living and work skills.

The ideal OTA has 1 year of experience, current BLS, and NBCOT COTA certification with state licensure. Expect 8-hour days, travel requirements, and collaboration with an interdisciplinary team to provide quality care and

Qualifications

• Must have 1 year of OTA experience.
• Current BLS certification.
• NBCOT COTA certification.
• State licensure required.
• Ability to lift patients and use adaptive equipment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver therapeutic activities and interventions as directed by the supervising OT.
• Monitor patient progress and report observations to the OT to support treatment plan adjustments.
• Document patient performance and progress accurately and in a timely manner per facility and state guidelines.
• Assist patients with exercises, mobility training, and use of adaptive equipment.
• Educate patients and families on techniques to improve independence in daily activities.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of treatment areas and equipment.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to support coordinated care.
• Comply with state licensing rules and adhere to facility and professional standards.

Skills

BLS

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Education

NBCOT (COTA) certification

State licensure

Job description

TotalMed Allied is seeking a travel Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant for a travel job in Petoskey, Michigan. Job Description & Requirements

Specialty

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Discipline

Therapy

Duration

13 weeks

Shift

8 hours, days

Employment Type

Travel

We're looking for Occupational Therapy Assistants (OTAs) for an immediate travel opening in Petoskey, MI. The right OTA should have 1 year of experience. Read below for more requirements. As a OTA, you will work under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist (OT) to help patients of all ages develop, improve, or recover the skills needed for daily living and working. You will assist in implementing treatment plans tailored to each patient's goals and functional abilities. As an OTA, you should be prepared to perform the following tasks: Deliver therapeutic activities and interventions as directed by the supervising OT. Monitor patient progress and report observations to the OT to support treatment plan adjustments. Document patient performance and progress accurately and in a timely manner per facility and state guidelines. Assist patients with exercises, mobility training, and use of adaptive equipment. Educate patients and families on techniques to improve independence in daily activities. Maintain cleanliness and organization of treatment areas and equipment. Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to support coordinated care. Comply with state licensing rules and adhere to facility and professional standards. Must have 1 year of experience as an Occupational Therapy Assistant. The ideal candidate must hold a current BLS and COTA National certification. State-specific licensure is required. OTAs should be able to lift and assist patients safely, demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and possess a solid understanding of anatomy, motor function, and occupational therapy principles.

Responsibilities

• Deliver therapeutic activities and interventions as directed by the supervising OT.
• Monitor patient progress and report observations to the OT to support treatment plan adjustments.
• Document patient performance and progress accurately and in a timely manner per facility and state guidelines.
• Assist patients with exercises, mobility training, and use of adaptive equipment.
• Educate patients and families on techniques to improve independence in daily activities.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of treatment areas and equipment.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to support coordinated care.
• Comply with state licensing rules and adhere to facility and professional standards.

Requirements

• BLS, NBCOT (COTA), 2 Years* Additional certifications may be required before beginning an assignment.
• Must have 1 year of experience as an Occupational Therapy Assistant.
• The ideal candidate must hold a current BLS and COTA National certification.
• State-specific licensure is required.
• OTAs should be able to lift and assist patients safely, demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and possess a solid understanding of anatomy, motor function, and occupational therapy principles.

Job ID #1422274. 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.

Posted job title: Occupational Therapy Assistant - OTA - Travel

About TotalMed Allied

TotalMed is a Top Ten, travel nursing and healthcare staffing agency with the mission of igniting purpose in healthcare. The organization staffs nurses, therapists, pharmacists, and other clinicians of all specialties in all 50 states. They offer local and travel jobs and match caregivers with the right organization to assist both facilities and patients. As an organization, they focus on putting highly-skilled staff into facilities to ensure adequate staffing for a better patient experience.

TotalMed specializes in recruiting and placing healthcare professionals in travel, PRN, and permanent positions across the country in Nursing and Allied Health. Throughout 2020, the organization filled roles at even the most short-staffed facilities during the most challenging time in healthcare. By matching the right travel healthcare professional with the right organization, TotalMed continues to offer a lifeline to facilities and their patients.

Benefits

• 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