About this opportunity
TotalMed Allied lists this Travel Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant - $828 per week opportunity in havana, Illinois. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
TotalMed Allied is seeking a travel Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant for a travel job in Havana, Illinois.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Discipline: Therapy
Duration: 13 weeks
35 hours per week
Shift: 7 hours, days
Employment Type: Travel
We're looking for Occupational Therapy Assistants (OTAs) for an immediate travel opening in Havana, IL.
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 # . Pay package is based on 7 hour shifts and 35.0 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
Worksite address
havana, IL, 62644, US
Who can apply
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