Travel Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant - $1,527 per week

TotalMed Allied

Santa Clara (CA)

On-site

USD 55,000 - 72,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

TotalMed Allied is seeking a travel Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant for a 13-week assignment in Santa Clara, California. You will work under an OT to help patients develop, improve, or recover daily living skills, implementing tailored treatment plans.

The role requires 1 year of OTA experience, current BLS and NBCOT COTA, and state licensure. You will deliver interventions, document progress, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team in a fast-paced travel setting.

Qualifications

1 year of OTA experience in a clinical setting.
Current BLS and NBCOT COTA certification.
State licensure required to practice as an OTA.

Responsibilities

Deliver therapeutic activities and interventions as directed by the supervising OT.
Monitor progress and report observations to the OT.
Document patient performance accurately per guidelines.
Assist patients with exercises and mobility training.
Educate patients and families on daily living techniques.
Maintain treatment area cleanliness and organization.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary team for coordinated care.
Ensure compliance with licensing rules and professional standards.

Skills

BLS Certification

NBCOT COTA

1 Year Experience

Anatomy knowledge

Education

COTA Certification/Licensure

Job description

TotalMed Allied is seeking a travel Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant for a travel job in Santa Clara, California.

Job Description & Requirements

Specialty: Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Discipline: Therapy

Duration: 13 weeks, 36 hours per week

Shift: 8 hours, days

Employment Type: Travel

We're looking for Occupational Therapy Assistants (OTAs) for an immediate travel opening in Santa Clara, CA. 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.

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.
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.

Requirements

BLS, NBCOT (COTA), 2 Years
Additional certifications may be required before beginning an assignment.

Compensation

Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 36.0 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.

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