Travel Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) - $1,490 to $1,560 per week in New Jersey

Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant
Location: New Jersey
Agency: Tribal Health
Pay: $1,490 to $1,560 per week
Shift Information: Days - 5 days x 8 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

• Implement occupational therapy treatment plans as directed by the supervising Occupational Therapist
• Guide patients through therapeutic exercises and functional activities
• Provide training in Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), including dressing, grooming, bathing, eating, and toileting
• Instruct patients in the safe and effective use of assistive and adaptive equipment
• Support motor, cognitive, and fine motor skill development
• Monitor patient progress and adjust activities within established treatment plans
• Document therapy sessions accurately and communicate patient progress or concerns to the supervising OT
• Assist patients across the lifespan maintaining or improving independence at home, school, work, or in the community

Requirements

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Qualifications   

• Licensure: Associate degree from ACOTE-accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program
• Clinical Fieldwork hours
• Passing of NBCOT
• State licensure/certification 
• CE for Certification 
• Certifications: BLS (AHA)
• Immunizations: Based on client need
• Experience required: Based on client need
• Schedule: Based on client need

Benefits

Tribal Health Benefits:

· Competitive Pay

· Medical, Dental and Vision benefits

· 401K

· Paid Time off and 11 Federal Holidays

· Student Loan Repayment Assistance

· 100% Company paid tuition to further your education

· Other voluntary benefits; Disability, Critical illness and more