Travel Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) - $1,627 per week in Saint Joseph, MO

Job Title: Occupational Therapy Assistant Profession: Occupational Therapy Assistant Specialty: Long Term Care Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Days Hours per Shift: 8 hours Experience: 2 years of experience preferred License: COTA license required Certifications: BLS (AHA) Must-Have: CPR required Description: An Occupational Therapy Assistant supports the Occupational Therapist in conducting therapy treatments to improve patients' mobility and physical health. Their main duties include helping patients perform exercises or treatment plans. They are responsible for recording a patient's health progress and collecting medical history or other personal information. Occupational Therapy Assistants treat patients with therapeutic and self-care activities. This job requires candidates to perform a variety of duties, including monitoring a patient's progress. They must encourage the patient during their recovery process. They help patients improve their quality of life by finding solutions to their problems. Occupational Therapy Assistants assist injured employees in improving their motor skills with the goal of re-entering the workforce. They teach patients with disabilities to become more independent. They update patient records for the Occupational Therapist. They keep the office, treatment room, and equipment in good order. They also teach patients, family members, or other caregivers skills and techniques to help with the patient's treatment program.