Travel Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) - $1,170 per week

TotalMed Allied; Plainfield (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; 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 Occupational Therapy Assistant in Plainfield, New Jersey, to support patients across settings under the supervision of an OT.

The ideal candidate has at least 1 year of OTA experience, BLS, and NBCOT (COTA) certification, with state licensure. The role offers 9-hour day shifts on a 13-week assignment, with tax-free stipends and travel benefits from TotalMed Allied.

Qualifications

• Must have 1 year of OTA experience.
• Current BLS and NBCOT (COTA) certification required.
• State licensure is required to practice.
• Ability to lift and assist patients safely and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Deliver therapeutic activities and interventions under OT supervision.
• Monitor progress and report observations to the OT.
• Document performance and progress per guidelines.
• Assist patients with exercises, mobility training, and adaptive equipment.
• Educate patients and families on independence techniques.
• Maintain treatment areas and equipment cleanliness.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team for coordinated care.
• Comply with licensing rules and professional standards.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Lifting & safety

Anatomy knowledge

Safety awareness

Education

NBCOT-COTA certification

BLS Certification

Job description

Job Description & Requirements

TotalMed Allied is seeking a travel Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant for a travel job in Plainfield, New Jersey.

Specialty:

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Discipline:

Therapy

Duration:

13 weeks

Shift:

9 hours, days

Employment Type:

Travel

We're looking for Occupational Therapy Assistants (OTAs) for an immediate travel opening in Plainfield, NJ. The right OTA should have 1 year of experience. As an 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.

TotalMed Allied Job ID #1419061. Pay package is based on 9 hour shifts and 36.0 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