Travel Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) - $1,677 per week

Centra Healthcare Allied; Modesto (CA); On-site; USD 73,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing accommodations

Travel/assignment bonuses

CEU Reimbursement

401(k) plan

Job summary

Centra Healthcare Allied is seeking a travel Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant for a travel job in Modesto, California. The role requires an OTA certificate or Associates degree, active state licensure, and a commitment to 40 hours per week for a 13-week assignment.

You will work with an SNF/LTC setting, performing rehabilitative activities under the supervision of an OT, with an emphasis on safe and effective patient care and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Qualifications

• Requires an Associate degree or OTAcertificate from an accredited program.
• Must hold or be actively pursuing current state licensure as an OTA/COTA.
• Ability to assist patients with rehabilitative activities and exercises per treatment plan.
• Assess learning needs of patients and caregivers considering age and understanding.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with scheduled rehabilitative activities and exercises.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to achieve patient goals.
• Monitor patient progress and report changes to supervising OT.
• Implement treatment plans under supervision and ensure safety.

Skills

Clinical reasoning

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Rehab activities planning

Education

Associates degree or OTA certificate

Job description

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

Job Description & Requirements

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

A great SNF / LTC is 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.
• 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 #914750. 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