Travel Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) - Weekly Pay

CONSUMER DIRECTED SERVICES INC.; Canton (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Guaranteed hours

Continuing education

Health benefits

Retirement plans

Job summary

CONSUMER DIRECTED SERVICES INC. in Illinois seeks a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to work under supervision, delivering therapy services, assisting patients with exercises, mobility, and adaptive equipment, and supporting treatment plans tailored to individual goals.

The role requires travel and 7-hour days totaling 35 hours weekly, with emphasis on safety, communication, and collaboration with the care team.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of OTA experience.
• Current BLS and COTA certification.
• State licensure.
• Strong communication skills and knowledge of anatomy and occupational therapy principles.
• Capable of safe patient handling.

Responsibilities

• Implementing therapeutic activities and interventions
• Monitoring and documenting patient progress
• Educating patients and families on independence techniques
• Maintaining treatment areas and collaborating with team members
• Ensuring compliance with licensing, facility, and professional standards

Skills

Communication skills

Anatomy knowledge

OT principles

Interpersonal skills

Patient handling

Education

COTA certification

State licensure

BLS certification

Job description

This role is for a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) working under supervision to deliver therapy services, assist patients with exercises, mobility, and adaptive equipment, and support treatment plans tailored to individual goals.

Responsibilities include

• Implementing therapeutic activities and interventions
• Monitoring and documenting patient progress
• Educating patients and families on independence techniques
• Maintaining treatment areas and collaborating with team members
• Ensuring compliance with licensing, facility, and professional standards

Key Qualifications Include

• Minimum 1 year of OTA experience
• Current BLS and COTA certification
• State licensure
• Strong communication skills and knowledge of anatomy and occupational therapy principles

Ideal candidates should be capable of safe patient handling and possess interpersonal skills. The role involves working 7-hour days, 35 hours weekly, in a travel capacity.

Additional certifications may be required prior to start. Benefits include weekly pay, guaranteed hours, continuing education, health benefits, retirement plans, and more.