Travel Occupational Therapist Assistant - $1,252 per week

Health Marketing; Siloam Springs (AR); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

13-week travel assignment

40 hours per week

Weekly pay with benefits (medical, etc

Continuing education opportunities

Job summary

Health Marketing is seeking a travel Occupational Therapy Assistant to work under the supervision of an OT in a healthcare facility. This role focuses on implementing treatment plans, monitoring progress, and documenting outcomes.

The position offers a 13-week travel assignment with 40 hours per week on day shifts. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401k, and opportunities for continuing education and professional growth, including Arkansas-based travel assignments.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of experience as an OTA.
• Current BLS certification and state-specific licensure.
• Possess COTA national certification.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of anatomy, motor functions, and therapy principles.
• Ability to lift and assist patients safely.

Responsibilities

• Implementing therapeutic activities and interventions based on treatment plans.
• Monitoring and reporting patient progress to the supervising OT.
• Documenting patient performance and outcomes accurately and timely.
• Assisting patients with exercises, mobility, and adaptive equipment use.
• Educating patients and families on techniques to enhance independence.
• Maintaining cleanliness and organization of treatment areas and equipment.
• Collaborating with interdisciplinary team members for coordinated care.
• Ensuring compliance with licensing, facility, and professional standards.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Anatomy knowledge

Mobility assistance

Therapy principles

Safety lifting

Education

COTA national certification

State-specific licensure

BLS certification

Job description

We are seeking a travel Occupational Therapist Assistant (OTA) to work under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist (OT) in a healthcare facility.

Responsibilities Include

• Implementing therapeutic activities and interventions based on treatment plans.
• Monitoring and reporting patient progress to the supervising OT.
• Documenting patient performance and outcomes accurately and timely.
• Assisting patients with exercises, mobility, and adaptive equipment use.
• Educating patients and families on techniques to enhance independence.
• Maintaining cleanliness and organization of treatment areas and equipment.
• Collaborating with interdisciplinary team members for coordinated care.
• Ensuring compliance with licensing, facility, and professional standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of experience as an OTA.
• Current BLS certification and state-specific licensure.
• Possess COTA national certification.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of anatomy, motor functions, and therapy principles.
• Ability to lift and assist patients safely.

This Role Offers

• A 13-week travel assignment with 40 hours per week on day shifts.
• Competitive pay, weekly pay, and benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401k, and more.
• Opportunities for continuing education and professional growth.