Travel Occupational Therapy Assistant - Long Term Care - $1,389 per week

TotalMed Allied

Haskell (TX)

On-site

USD 70,000 - 90,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Weekly pay

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Continuing Education

401k retirement plan

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Wellness and fitness programs

Referral bonus

Medical benefits

Employee assistance programs

Dental benefits

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Job summary

TotalMed Allied is seeking a travel Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant for a travel job in Haskell, Texas. The OTA will work 13 weeks, 40 hours per week, days shift, on-site in Haskell, TX. Requires 1 year of OTA experience, current BLS and NBCOT (COTA), and state licensure.

Responsibilities include delivering therapy, documenting progress, and collaborating with the care team. Benefits include weekly pay, guaranteed hours, continuing education, 401k, and health benefits, with the tax-free

Qualifications

1 year of OTA experience required.
Current BLS and COTA NBCOT certifications required.
State licensure required.

Responsibilities

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.

Skills

1 year experience

BLS

NBCOT (COTA)

COTA National certification

State licensure

Communication skills

Anatomy knowledge

Job description

TotalMed Allied is seeking a travel Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant for a travel job in Haskell, Texas.

Specialty

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Discipline

Therapy

Duration

13 weeks 40 hours per week

Shift

8 hours, days

Employment Type

Travel

Job Description & Requirements

We're looking for Occupational Therapy Assistants (OTAs) for an immediate travel opening in Haskell, TX. The right OTA should have 1 year of experience. Read below for more requirements.

Responsibilities

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.

Qualifications

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.
BLS, NBCOT (COTA), 2 Years* Additional certifications may be required before beginning an assignment.

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.

Job ID #1436663.

Posted job title: Occupational Therapy Assistant - OTA - Travel

About 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.

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