Travel Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) - $1,640 per week

Centra Healthcare Solutions; Leesville (LA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Highly competitive pay rates

401(k)

Direct deposit

CEU Reimbursement

Housing accommodations

Assignment completion bonuses

Job summary

Centra Healthcare Allied is seeking a travel Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant for a 13-week contract in Leesville, Louisiana. The role is 40 hours per week, dayshift, with an ASAP start, at a SNF/LTC facility. Requires an OTA/COTA license and CPR, with duties including implementing treatment plans and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.

The assignment offers competitive pay, housing accommodations, and license/CEU reimbursements as part of Centra’s local contract benefits.

Qualifications

• Must have earned an associate degree from an accredited school or a certificate from a community/technical/vocational college.
• Current state license as an Occupational Therapist Assistant / COTA or in process for licensure.
• Current CPR certification required.
• Assist patients with rehabilitative activities and exercises per plan developed with an OT.
• Assess learning needs of patients and caregivers considering age, comprehension, and emotional status.
• Demonstrate sound clinical reasoning in planning, implementing, and monitoring progress.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to meet patient goals.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with rehabilitation activities as outlined in treatment plans.
• Collaborate with the occupational therapist to implement and adjust treatment.
• Monitor and document patient progress and response to therapy.

Skills

CPR certified

Licensed COTA

Education

Associate's degree or certificate

Job description

Centra Healthcare Allied is seeking a travel Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant for a travel job in Leesville, Louisiana.

Job Description & Requirements

Centra Healthcare Allied is seeking a travel Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant for a travel job in Leesville, Louisiana.

• Specialty: Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
• Discipline: Therapy
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

A greatSNF / LTCis looking for an experienced or newly graduated Occupational Therapist Assistant / Occupational Therapy Assistant / COTA to join their growing team for a contract assignment!

• This is a contract position.
• Days schedule.
• This role assumes responsibility and accountability for incorporating the vision, values, mission and critical goals of the organization into their job performance.

Requirements include:

• Must have earned either an Associates degree from an accredited school or a certificate from either a community, technical or vocational college.
• Current state license as an Occupational Therapist Assistant / Occupational Therapy Assistant/ COTA or proactively in the process of the application process for current state licensure as an Occupational Therapist Assistant / Occupational Therapy Assistant / COTA.
• Current CPR certification.
• Assist patients with rehabilitative activities and exercises outlined in a treatment plan developed in collaboration with an occupational therapist.
• Assess the learning needs and capabilities of patients and caregivers with regards to age, level of understanding and emotional status.
• Demonstrate and articulate sound clinical reasoning in treatment planning, implementation and monitoring of patient's progress.
• Effectively collaborate within an interdisciplinary team to meet patients goals.

About Centra:

Centra Healthcare's mission is to provide unparalleled service enabling professionals to concentrate on caring for America. We have many dynamic positions with cutting edge programs throughout the entire United States and various settings to meet each professional's criteria.

Benefits of a Local Contract or Travel Assignment through Centra:

• Highly competitive pay rates
• 401(k) plan
• Direct deposit
• CEU Reimbursement
• A chance to explore new places and new opportunities throughout the United States
• High coverage of the premiums of a comprehensive health insurance plan
• License and medical reimbursement
• Housing accommodations
• Assignment completion bonuses

Centra Healthcare Allied Job ID #918204. Pay package is based on 8.0 hour shifts and 40.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) SNF / LTC