Travel Occupational Therapist Assistant - $1,252 per week

TotalMed Allied; Batesville (AR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

401k retirement plan

Sick pay

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Wellness programs

Job summary

TotalMed Allied is seeking a travel Occupational Therapist Assistant for a 13-week travel assignment in Batesville, Arkansas. The OTA will support OT-led treatment to help patients regain daily living skills and functional abilities.

Requirements include 1 year of OTA experience, BLS, NBCOT (COTA) certification, and state licensure. This travel role offers 40 hours per week with a competitive pay package and benefits through TotalMed Allied.

Qualifications

• Must have 1 year of OTA experience.
• BLS and NBCOT (COTA) certification required.
• State licensure required for practice.

Responsibilities

• Deliver therapeutic activities and interventions as directed by the supervising OT.
• Monitor patient progress and report observations to the OT.
• Document patient performance and progress per guidelines.
• Assist patients with exercises, mobility training, and use of adaptive equipment.
• Educate patients and families on independence in daily activities.
• Maintain treatment areas and equipment.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team for coordinated care.
• Comply with state licensing rules and professional standards.

Skills

1 year OTA experience

Education

NBCOT (COTA) certification

State licensure required

BLS certification

Job description

TotalMed Allied is seeking a travel Occupational Therapist Assistant for a travel job in Batesville, Arkansas.Job Description & Requirements

Specialty:

Occupational Therapist Assistant

Discipline:

Occupational Therapist AssistantDiscipline:

TherapyDuration:

13 weeks40 hours per weekShift:

8 hours, daysEmployment Type:

Travel

We're looking for Occupational Therapy Assistants (OTAs) for an immediate travel opening in Batesville, AR. The right OTA should have 1 year of experience. Read below for more requirements. As a OTA, you will work under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist (OT) to help patients of all ages develop, improve, or recover the skills needed for daily living and working. You will assist in implementing treatment plans tailored to each patient's goals and functional abilities.

As an OTA, you should be prepared to perform the following tasks:

• 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.
• Must have 1 year of experience as an Occupational Therapy Assistant. The ideal candidate must hold a current BLS and COTA National certification. State-specific licensure is required.
• OTAs should be able to lift and assist patients safely, demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and possess a solid understanding of anatomy, motor function, and occupational therapy principles.

Requirements*

BLS, NBCOT (COTA),* Additional certifications may be required before beginning an assignment.

TotalMed Allied Job ID #1482572. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Occupational Therapy Assistant - OTA - TravelAbout TotalMed Allied

TotalMed is a Top Ten, travel nursing and healthcare staffing agency with the mission of igniting purpose in healthcare. The organization staffs nurses, therapists, pharmacists, and other clinicians of all specialties in all 50 states. They offer local and travel jobs and match caregivers with the right organization to assist both facilities and patients. As an organization, they focus on putting highly-skilled staff into facilities to ensure adequate staffing for a better patient experience.

TotalMed specializes in recruiting and placing healthcare professionals in travel, PRN, and permanent positions across the country in Nursing and Allied Health. Throughout 2020, the organization filled roles at even the most short-staffed facilities during the most challenging time in healthcare. By matching the right travel healthcare professional with the right organization, TotalMed continues to offer a lifeline to facilities and their patients.

Benefits

• Weekly pay
• Guaranteed Hours
• Continuing Education
• 401k retirement plan
• Sick pay
• Wellness and fitness programs
• Referral bonus
• Medical benefits
• Employee assistance programs
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Benefits start day 1