Travel Occupational Therapist Assistant - $944 per week

TotalMed; Frederic (WI); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

TotalMed Allied is seeking a travel Occupational Therapist Assistant for a 13-week assignment in Frederic, Wisconsin. The OTA will work under an OT to implement treatment plans and assist patients of all ages in developing daily living skills.

Requirements include 1 year of OTA experience, current BLS, and NBCOT (COTA); state licensure is required. 10-hour day shifts, 30 hours per week, travel position with a stipend TBD.

Qualifications

• Must have 1 year of experience as an Occupational Therapy Assistant.
• Current BLS and NBCOT (COTA) certification.
• State licensure required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver therapeutic activities and interventions as directed by the supervising OT.
• Monitor patient progress and report observations to the OT for treatment plan adjustments.
• Document patient performance and progress accurately and timely per facility/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

Deliver therapeutic activities

Monitor progress and report

Document patient performance

Assist with exercises & mobility

Educate patients and families

Maintain treatment areas

Collaborate with interdisciplinary 팀

Education

NBCOT (COTA)

BLS certification

1 year OTA experience

Job description

Job Description & Requirements

TNAA TotalMed Allied is seeking a travel Occupational Therapist Assistant for a travel job in Frederic, Wisconsin.

• Specialty: Occupational Therapist Assistant
• Discipline: Therapy
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 30 hours per week
• Shift: 10 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

We're looking for Occupational Therapy Assistants (OTAs) for an immediate travel opening in Frederic, WI. 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), 1 Year

* Additional certifications may be required before beginning an assignment.

TotalMed Allied Job ID #1481787. Pay package is based on 10 hour shifts and 30 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Occupational Therapy Assistant - OTA - Travel

About TNAA 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