Travel Occupational Therapy Assistant - Long Term Care - $1,416 per week

TotalMed Allied; Potosi (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; 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 Therapy Assistant for a 13-week assignment in Potosi, Missouri. This role requires 1 year of OTA experience, active COTA/NBCOT certification, and current BLS, with state licensure.

You will work under an OT, delivering therapy, documenting progress, and supporting plans of care in a fast-paced inpatient or outpatient setting. The ideal candidate has strong communication, gets along with interdisciplinary teams, and can lift and position patients

Qualifications

• 1 year of OTA experience required
• Current BLS and COTA/NBCOT certification required
• State-specific licensure required
• Ability to lift and assist patients safely
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

• Deliver therapeutic activities under supervision of the OT.
• Monitor patient progress and report observations to the OT.
• Document patient performance per guidelines.
• Assist patients with exercises, mobility training, and use of adaptive equipment.
• Educate patients and families on daily living techniques.
• Maintain treatment areas and equipment cleanliness.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team for coordinated care.
• Comply with licensing rules and standards.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Anatomy knowledge

Treatment planning support

Education

BLS certification

NBCOT (COTA)

State licensure

COTA National certification

Job description

TotalMed Allied is seeking a travel Occupational Therapist Assistant for a travel job in Potosi, Missouri.

Job Description & Requirements

Specialty: Occupational Therapist Assistant

Discipline: Therapy

Duration: 13 weeks 40 hours per week

Shift: 8 hours, days

Employment Type: Travel

We're looking for Occupational Therapy Assistants (OTAs) for an immediate travel opening in Potosi, MO. 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), 2 Years
• Additional certifications may be required before beginning an assignment.

TotalMed Allied Job ID #1481665.

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 - 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.

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