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Description
Position Summary:
We are seeking a skilled Travel Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) to provide occupational therapy services under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist. The COTA will help patients improve functional abilities, independence, mobility, and daily living skills while adapting to different healthcare settings.
Key Responsibilities:
Implement individualized treatment plans developed by the Occupational Therapist.
Provide therapeutic activities to improve strength, coordination, mobility, and functional skills.
Assist patients with activities of daily living (ADLs) and functional tasks.
Train patients in adaptive techniques, assistive devices, and safety strategies.
Monitor patient response to treatment and report progress or concerns to the supervising OT.
Educate patients and caregivers on exercises, home programs, and safe functional techniques.
Maintain accurate treatment documentation in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
Collaborate with OTs, physicians, nurses, PTs, and other healthcare professionals.
Adapt quickly to different facilities, workflows, and patient populations.
Follow infection prevention, HIPAA, patient safety, and facility policies.
Participate in quality improvement and continuing education activities.
Required Qualifications:
Associate degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program.
Active COTA license in the state of practice.
Current NBCOT certification preferred/required as applicable.
Current BLS certification required.
Minimum 1 year of recent COTA experience preferred.
Strong knowledge of occupational therapy techniques, ADL training, rehabilitation, and patient safety.
Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
Experience with Electronic Medical Record (EMR) systems preferred.
Preferred Qualifications:
Previous travel healthcare experience preferred.
Experience in acute care, inpatient rehabilitation, outpatient, SNF, home health, or long-term care settings.
Experience treating orthopedic, neurological, geriatric, post-surgical, or medically complex patients.
Ability to adapt quickly to new clinical environments and interdisciplinary teams.
Commitment to compassionate, patient-centered care.