Travel Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) in Humansville, MO

Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant
Location: Humansville, MO
Agency: Malone Healthcare
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Shift Information: Days - 5 days x 8 hours
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Job ID: 905602

Job Title


Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA)

Location


Humansville, MO | Long Term Care

Schedule / Job Type


Contract | Days | Full-Time | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Provide rehabilitative, skilled, and medically necessary treatment interventions to patients with cognitive and/or physical functioning disorders under the supervision and direction of a licensed Occupational Therapist
• Administer rehabilitation procedures including ADL retraining, therapeutic activities, therapeutic exercises, modalities, and use of supportive and assistive devices
• Assess patient progress and communicate with the supervising Occupational Therapist to adjust treatment plans accordingly
• Document all required clinical information in the electronic documentation system and accurately record treatment minutes per regulatory and clinical requirements
• Participate in patient care conferences, utilization review meetings, rehabilitation meetings, and required facility trainings and in-services
• Adhere to NBCOT / AOTA standards and state-required practice acts, code of conduct, and ethics throughout professional practice

• Active Missouri OTA State License/Registration required
• Minimum of 1 year of OTA experience required; new graduates with completed Level II fieldwork experience (not solely Level I observation) may be considered
• Long Term Care (LTC) or Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) experience required
• Ability to work under the supervision and direction of a licensed Occupational Therapist

• Experience utilizing evidence-based practice to support clinical interventions
• Familiarity with electronic documentation systems used in LTC or SNF settings
• Experience providing consultation to patients, families, caregivers, and interdisciplinary team members

• Expected 8-hour day shifts with overtime and holiday pay opportunities that may be available
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a Long Term Care setting supporting patients with cognitive and physical rehabilitation needs