Travel Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant - $1,420 per week

Travel assignment for a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant in Puyallup, Washington.

About the role

The Occupational Therapy Assistant will primarily provide outpatient rehabilitation services in an in-home setting for the older adult population. The in-home setting could be a patient's private residence or in a patient's room in an independent living facility. This position allows the Occupational Therapy Assistant to treat in the most functional environment, which is the patient's home, and implements occupational therapy programs under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist. This role offers a flexible schedule and work environment in various settings.

Responsibilities

• Attends and contributes to patient care, staffing conferences, and other required meetings as a representative of occupational therapy, under the direction of the Occupational Therapist.
• Adheres to department and patient treatment schedules, timely clinical and billing documentation requirements, and work-related meetings.
• Works with other members of the rehabilitation team to develop programs and activities consistent with the needs and capabilities of each patient.
• Instructs patients, families, and other caregivers in the skills and techniques of the occupational therapy treatment program under the supervision of the Occupational Therapist.
• Maintains appropriate and timely documentation for all patients treated.
• Cleans, maintains, identifies, and reports the need for repair of equipment, as necessary.
• Implements a patient's individualized treatment plan as established by the primary Occupational Therapist.
• Provides individualized occupational therapy interventions including:
  • Cognitive skills
  • Muscle strength
  • Coordination
  • Endurance
  • Mobility
  • Perceptual abilities
  • Sensory awareness
  • Sitting and standing tolerance
  • Balance
  • Activities of daily living
  • Joint protection
  • Work simplification
  • Orientation
  • Physical agent modalities
  • Low vision
  • Falls risk management
  • Medication management
  • Health and wellness
  • Community integration and reintegration
• Puts Patient Service First: Ensures that patients and families receive the highest quality of service in a caring and compassionate atmosphere which recognizes the individuals' needs and rights.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Requirements

• Must have a valid license in the state(s) of practice, or proof of license eligibility.
• Must have a valid driver's license or reliable, independent transportation to and from the patients' residence.

Skills

• Good organizational and time management skills.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.

Schedule

• Start Date: 08/31/2026
• Duration: 12 weeks
• 40 hours per week, 8-hour shifts (08:00 AM - 04:30 PM)
• Minimum guarantee: 40 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Pay

Pay package is based on 8-hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with a tax-free stipend amount to be determined.