Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant / COTA

Description:

Allied 24/7 is looking for an individual who is licensed under the laws of the state as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant COTA to implement occupational therapy services for patients under the supervision of an occupational therapist, with services including treatment, standardized assessment data and documentation. Allied 24/7 specializes in placing therapists in all settings. We have openings throughout the state, including hospitals, LTCs and independently owned clinics. We can find job matches according to your needs - per diem, long or short term temp, even permanent placement and Travel opportunities.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate and articulate sound clinical reasoning in treatment planning, implementation and monitoring of patient progress.
• Recognize when standard patient protocols or treatment plans need modification to meet individual patient needs & reports to therapist.
• Understand the role of therapy in the context of the patients age, total needs perspective and environment.
• Perform age appropriate advanced competency skills in area of practice and with respect to individual patients problems.
• Assess the learning needs and capabilities of patients with regard to age, level of understanding & emotional status.
• Consistently report to therapist patient progress/status to allow for update of goals and modification of treatment program.
• Utilize appropriate methods and materials for effective learning, monitoring response to education, and adapting program appropriately.

Required Qualifications:

• Associates degree in occupational therapy preferred and/or state requirements.
• Current BLS card.

Incentives:

Benefits for our Travel & Local Contracts Include:

• Aggressive Compensation Packages
• Lodging Per-Diem for those who qualify
• Meals and Incidentals Allowance for those who qualify
• Travel Expense Allowance for those who qualify
• Medical Dental and Vision Benefits available (For you and family)
• Day 1 Medical and Voluntary Insurance eligibility for all full-time contracted professionals
• 401K
• Daily Pay Available
• Direct deposit
• Free CEUs
• 24/7 Clinical Support
• Professional and General Liability Coverage
• Accident Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Term Life Insurance
• Bridge Insurance
• Identity Theft Protection
• State License Assistance
• New graduates are welcome to apply (Allied Only)
• Unlimited Referral Bonus Program
• Personal Staffing Assistance and Large Support Staff
• Exceptional Customer Service (available 24 hours)
• Travel Tax Filing Resources