Travel COTA: OT Assistant - 13-Week Assignment in WA

TotalMed Inc.; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Guaranteedad Hours

401k retirement plan

Sick pay

Wellness and fitness programs

Referral bonus

Medical benefits

Employee assistance programs

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Benefits start day 1

Job summary

TotalMed Allied is seeking a travel Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant for a travel opportunity in Vancouver, Washington. The OTA will work under supervision of an OT to help patients develop daily living and work-related skills, implementing treatment plans tailored to goals.

The role requires 1 year of OTA experience, BLS, and COTA/NBCOT certification, with state licensure. Responsibilities include delivering therapeutic activities, monitoring progress, documenting progress, assisting

Qualifications

• Must have 1 year of experience as an Occupational Therapy Assistant.
• Ideal candidate must hold a current BLS and COTA National certification.
• State-specific licensure is required.
• BLS, NBCOT (OTR), 2 Years.

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.

Skills

Communication skills

Anatomy knowledge

Motor function understanding

Team collaboration

Patient lifting safely

Education

BLS certification

NBCOT (OTR) certification

State licensure

Job description

TotalMed Allied is seeking a travel Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant for a travel opportunity in Vancouver, Washington. The OTA will work under supervision of an OT to help patients develop daily living and work-related skills, implementing treatment plans tailored to goals.

The role requires 1 year of OTA experience, BLS, and COTA/NBCOT certification, with state licensure. Responsibilities include delivering therapeutic activities, monitoring progress, documenting progress, assisting