Travel Occupational Therapist Assistant

Ironside HR; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 57,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

A hospital located east of Birmingham, AL is seeking a travel Occupational Therapist Assistant to join the team. Compensation is $50.00 per hour. This is a full-time travel contract, with potential for temp-to-perm conversion.

Responsibilities include observing patient responses, coordinating care with staff and other clinicians, and ensuring compliance with regulations and policies. Requires an OTA degree, active license, and NBCOT eligibility.

Qualifications

• Must have an OTA associate degree and NBCOT exam eligibility.
• Current OT Assistant license and state licensure required.
• Must be self-motivated, responsible, and well organized.

Responsibilities

• Observe and record patient responses to interventions and report changes to the supervising OT.
• Coordinate patient care and treatment adjustments with office staff and other health professionals.
• Maintain compliance with agency policies, licensing boards, and healthcare regulations.

Skills

Self-motivated

Responsible

Role model

Well organized

Professional appearance

Education

Associate's degree in Occupational Therapy

NBCOT exam

OTA license (current)

Job description

A hospital located East of Birmingham, AL is looking for a travel Occupational Therapist Assistant to join their team. Details are below! Pay: $50.00/hour Occupational Therapist Assistant Opportunity: Full-time, travel contract Open to temp to perm as well

Responsibilities

• Observe and record patient responses to therapeutic interventions, reporting changes, attitudes, and behaviors to the supervising OT.
• Coordinate patient care and treatment adjustments with office staff, OTs, and other allied health professionals.
• Maintain compliance with company policies, state licensing board rules, and federal healthcare regulations.

Qualifications

• Must earn an associate's degree from an accredited program, complete extensive supervised fieldwork, and pass the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) exam
• Current and active Occupational Therapist Assistant license
• Must be self-motivated, responsible, role model, well organized
• Have a nice appearance being well-groomed and demonstrate appropriate contact

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