Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) - Acute Care

Details

Client Name
Tiffany Heights - WHR

Job Type
Travel

Offering
Allied

Profession
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

Specialty
Acute Care

Job ID
37608167

Job Title
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) - Acute Care

Weekly Pay
$1986.0


Shift Details

Shift
Days - 5 x 8

Scheduled Hours
40


Job Order Details

Start Date
08/10/2026

End Date
11/09/2026

Duration
13 Week(s)


Job Description
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) - Acute Care

Position Overview

Provide occupational therapy services in acute care settings, assessing function, implementing treatment plans, and supporting early mobilization and discharge planning.

Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to optimize independence in activities of daily living and ensure safe transitions to next levels of care.

Responsibilities

• Screen and evaluate patients to identify functional impairments and goals.
• Develop and implement OT treatment plans focused on ADLs, mobility, and arm/hand function as appropriate.
• Provide therapeutic activities and modalities to improve function and prevent deconditioning.
• Educate patients and families on home exercise programs and safety strategies.
• Document progress, goals, and outcomes in the EHR; communicate with the care team.
• Plan for discharge and coordinate with case management, nursing, and therapy teams.

Qualifications

Education:

Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program.

Licensure:

Currently certified as a COTA in the United States; licensure requirements vary by state.

Certifications:

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Experience or Skills:

Experience in acute care rehabilitation or hospital-based therapy with strong documentation and teamwork abilities.

Experience

• 1+ year of OT practice in acute care or hospital settings
• Experience evaluating and treating adults with medical conditions requiring inpatient rehab

Preferred

• Experience with hand therapy or wheelchair mobility assessments
• Knowledge of inpatient discharge planning processes

Work Environment

Acute care hospital environment with collaboration among physicians, nurses, and therapists.

Daily therapy participation with emphasis on early mobilization and safe discharge planning; documentation in the EHR and care coordination with case management.

Client Details

Address
1531 Nebraska St

City
Mound City

State
MO

Zip Code
64470


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