Travel Occupational Therapy Assistant - Full-Time

Provident Behavioral Health; Georgia; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel-based assignment

Job summary

Provident Behavioral Health is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) for a travel assignment. You will assist patients of all ages under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist to improve daily living and work skills, deliver therapeutic activities, monitor progress, and document performance.

Required are at least 1 year of OTA experience, NBCOT COTA certification, state licensure, and current BLS. Strong communication and ability to lift patients safely are essential.

Qualifications

• OTA with at least 1 year of experience and active NBCOT COTA certification.
• Must hold current BLS certification and state licensure; strong communication skills required.
• Knowledge of anatomy and occupational therapy principles is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients of all ages under OT supervision to improve daily living and work skills.
• Deliver therapeutic activities, monitor progress, document performance, and educate patients and families.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Anatomy knowledge

Motor function knowledge

OT principles

Ability to lift safely

BLS certification

Education

NBCOT COTA certification

State licensure

Job description

Role:

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) for travel assignment.

Responsibilities:

• Assist patients of all ages under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist (OT) to develop, recover, or improve daily living and work skills. Tasks include delivering therapeutic activities, monitoring progress, documenting performance, assisting with exercises and mobility, educating patients and families, maintaining treatment areas, collaborating with team members, and ensuring compliance with licensing and facility standards.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Minimum 1 year of experience as an OTA, current BLS certification, NBCOT (COTA) certification, state licensure, strong communication and interpersonal skills, and knowledge of anatomy, motor function, and occupational therapy principles. Ability to lift and assist patients safely is essential.

Key Details:

• Works approximately 30 hours/week, with 10-hour day shifts. Employment is travel-based, with a focus on providing quality care in diverse settings.