Travel Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant - $1,398 per week

Centra Healthcare Allied is seeking a travel Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant for a contract assignment in Chesapeake, Virginia.

About the role

A great Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) / Long Term Care (LTC) is looking for an experienced or newly graduated Occupational Therapy Assistant to join their team. The COTA will work under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist, aiding in the provision of rehabilitative services for people suffering from physical, emotional, mental, or developmental impairments.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with rehabilitative activities and exercises outlined in a treatment plan developed in collaboration with an occupational therapist.
• Assess the learning needs and capabilities of patients and caregivers with regards to age, level of understanding, and emotional status.
• Demonstrate and articulate sound clinical reasoning in treatment planning, implementation, and monitoring of patient progress.
• Effectively collaborate within an interdisciplinary team to meet patients' goals.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree from an accredited school or a certificate from a community, technical, or vocational college.
• Current state license as an Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) or proactively in the process of obtaining licensure.
• Current CPR certification.

Schedule

• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days

Benefits

• Highly competitive pay rates
• 401(k) plan
• Direct deposit
• CEU reimbursement
• Comprehensive health insurance plan with high coverage of premiums
• License and medical reimbursement
• Housing accommodations
• Assignment completion bonuses

Full-time permanent positions within Centra's network also offer an expanded list of preferred clientele, a designated Strategic Search Consultant, and assistance with the negotiation process, including sign-on and retention bonuses.