Travel Occupational Therapy Assistant - Long Term Care - $1,416 per week

About the role

TotalMed Allied is seeking a travel Occupational Therapist Assistant (OTA) for a position in Oregon, Missouri. This is a 13-week, 40-hour-per-week opportunity with 8-hour shifts. The role requires 1 year of experience as an OTA and a current BLS and COTA National certification. State-specific licensure is also required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver therapeutic activities and interventions as directed by the supervising OT.
• Monitor patient progress and report observations to the OT to support treatment plan adjustments.
• Document patient performance and progress accurately and in a timely manner per facility and state guidelines.
• Assist patients with exercises, mobility training, and use of adaptive equipment.
• Educate patients and families on techniques to improve independence in daily activities.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of treatment areas and equipment.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to support coordinated care.
• Comply with state licensing rules and adhere to facility and professional standards.

Requirements

• BLS
• NBCOT (COTA)
• 2 Years of experience as an OTA

Qualifications

• Current BLS and COTA National certification
• State-specific licensure required
• Ability to lift and assist patients safely
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Solid understanding of anatomy, motor function, and occupational therapy principles

Skills

• Therapeutic activities and interventions
• Mobility training
• Use of adaptive equipment
• Educational outreach
• Cleanliness and organization
• Interdisciplinary collaboration
• Licensing compliance

Benefits

• Tax-free stipend amount to be determined
• Top paying contracts
• 24x7 concierge one-on-one service
• Long or short term contracts available nationwide

Pay

The pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation).

Schedule

This is a 13-week, 40-hour-per-week opportunity with 8-hour shifts.