Travel Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) - $1,184 per week

TotalMed Allied; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 78,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Guaranteed hours

Continuing Education

401k retirement plan

Sick pay

Wellness programs

Referral bonus

Medical benefits

Employee assistance programs

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Benefits start day 1

Job summary

TotalMed Allied seeks a travel Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant for a 13-week assignment in Washington, DC. The OTA will work under an OT to help patients improve daily living skills and functional abilities, with 36 hours per week, 8-hour days.

Requirements include NBCOT COTA certification, BLS, and at least 1 year of OTA experience. State licensure is required. Travel experience is preferred; the role offers travel benefits and support through TotalMed Allied staffing solutions.

Qualifications

• 1 year of OTA experience.
• NBCOT COTA certification is required.
• BLS certification is required; state licensure is required.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

1 year OTA experience

Strong communication

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

NBCOT COTA

BLS

Job description

Job Description & Requirements

TotalMed Allied is seeking a travel Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant for a travel job in Washington, District of Columbia. Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
• Discipline: Therapy
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Hours: 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 Washington, DC. 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), 1 Year* Additional certifications may be required before beginning an assignment.

Compensation and Job ID

TotalMed Allied Job ID #1454602. 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.

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