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

Centra Healthcare Solutions; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Housing accommodations

401(k) plan

Direct deposit

CEU reimbursement

Job summary

Centra Healthcare Allied is seeking a travel Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant for a 13-week contract in Waco, Texas. This SNF / LTC setting offers 40 hours per week, days shift, and an opportunity to work autonomously within an interdisciplinary team.

Requirements include an OTA/COTA associates degree or certificate, valid state license, CPR certification, and ability to participate in rehab activities per plan of care.

Qualifications

• Must have earned either an Associate degree from an accredited school or a certificate from a community/technical/vocational college.
• Current state license as an Occupational Therapist Assistant / Occupational Therapy Assistant / COTA or in process.
• Current CPR certification.
• Assist patients with rehabilitative activities per plan of care.
• Assess learning needs of patients and caregivers.
• Demonstrate sound clinical reasoning in treatment planning and monitoring progress.
• Collaborate within an interdisciplinary team to meet patient goals.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with rehabilitative activities and exercises per plan of care.
• Assess patient and caregiver abilities and tailor care accordingly.
• Contribute to treatment planning and monitor patient progress.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to reach goals.

Skills

Clinical reasoning

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Rehab activities

Education

Associates degree or certificate

Tools

CPR certification

Job description

Job Description & Requirements

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

• 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 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.


• 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 #913388. 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