Travel Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant - $1,291 per week

TotalMed Allied

Havana (IL)

On-site

USD 39,000 - 50,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Guaranteed Hours

Continuing Education

401k retirement plan

Sick pay

Wellness and fitness programs

Referral bonus

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

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Job summary

TotalMed Allied is seeking a travel Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant for a 13-week assignment in Havana, IL. The OTA will work under an OT to help patients develop, improve, or recover daily living and work skills, with 40 hours per week on days.

Requirements include 1 year of OTA experience, IL state licensure, COTA National certification, and BLS. Benefits include weekly pay, guaranteed hours, continuing education, and health benefits. Travel stipend and 401k may apply.

Qualifications

Must have 1 year of experience as an Occupational Therapy Assistant.
Must hold a current BLS and COTA National certification.
State-specific licensure is required.
Additional certifications may be required before beginning an assignment.

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

COTA Certification

BLS Certification

Interpersonal Communication

Education

IL COTA Licensure

COTA National Certification

Job description

TotalMed Allied is seeking a travel Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant for a travel job in Havana, Illinois.

Job Description & Requirements

We're looking for Occupational Therapy Assistants (OTAs) for an immediate travel opening in Havana, IL. 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:

Specialty

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Discipline

Therapy

Duration

13 weeks40 hours per week

Shift

8 hours, days

Employment Type

Travel

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.

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.

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

Must have 1 year of experience as an Occupational Therapy Assistant.
Must hold a current BLS and COTA National certification.
State-specific licensure is required.
Additional certifications may be required before beginning an assignment.
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.

Benefits